Sleep Apnea: Are You Re-Energizing Yourself At Bedtime?

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Are you doing things that are stimulating your mind or energizing your body, which makes you feel wide awake when you should be going to sleep? While this isn’t the cause of your sleep apnea and need for sleep apnea treatment, it’s something that is working directly against your attempt to be able both fall asleep and remain sleeping for a full cycle! What you may not realize is that your body actually has a natural, internal clock that reacts to stimuli. You can trick it into thinking it’s time to get up for the day, you can confuse it with artificial stimulants, and none of this helps when you just want to catch some z’s. Let our Livonia, MI team cover some major categories you might be overlooking.

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Your Dry Mouth In The Morning: What To Think?

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When you’re experiencing dry mouth in the morning, it’s important to recognize that there may be one of so many different things going on. Of course, it could point to a sleep disorder! Or, it could point to something else. So, you may think to yourself, since it could be so many things, you might just give the symptom some time and try to get used to it being there. However, our Livonia, MI team strongly suggests that instead of ignoring it, you come on in to see us (particularly if you’re noticing other concerns). Remember, a dry oral environment may not only be a sign of sleep concerns but can lead to additional problems for your smile if you neglect it. Learn more.

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Halloween: What’s It Mean For Your Sleep?

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Of course, you want to do everything right when you’re treating issues like sleep apnea. So, when big moments like holidays begin to head our way, part of you may wonder: Is there anything special you should do, think about, etc. to ensure this change in the usual schedule and flow of life doesn’t negatively affect your sleep disorder progress? As you may have expected, our Livonia, MI team’s answer is: Yes! Of course, there are some things to be mindful of, so your sleep apnea treatment isn’t interrupted. Ready? You’ll be pleased when you discover it’s all quite easy to manage.

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Sleep Disorders: 2 Questions To Ask Before Your Head Hits The Pillow

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When you’re treating a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you want to try to make things as easy as possible, so you see your solutions as a streamlined part of your daily experience. Of course, it may take just a bit of getting used to as you begin but soon, it will just feel like you’re operating on autopilot as you guide yourself toward better sleep. To help you get to this point and to protect your nightly rest, our Livonia, MI team encourages you to take time consider very helpful pre-bed questions to ask yourself well before your head hits the pillow!

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Trying To Self Diagnose: Don’t Do It!

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When you’re not sure what’s going on with your sleeping patterns, you might take it upon yourself to begin researching as much as you can. You talk with friend and family. You head to the drugstore under the assumption that you’re snoring, it’s waking you up at night, and that’s why you’re so tired! You look for snoring strips. You might also look for medication that will help you sleep. While this is all quite intuitive and understandable, it’s not your best approach. What do we suggest? Don’t try to diagnose yourself. Instead, see our Livonia, MI team ASAP for assistance with determining whether it’s snoring, sleep apnea, or something else.

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Want to Sleep Better? Try These Tips

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Many people have trouble sleeping once in a while, such as when they’re stressed or are interrupted by loud noises and other disturbances. Usually, however, the lack of sleep doesn’t last long, and therefore, it doesn’t have a significant impact on their lives. For others, however, trouble sleeping is par for the course, and as a result, they can often experience symptoms such as increasing daytime fatigue, trouble concentrating throughout the day, an increase in mood swings, and more. Fortunately, patients in Livonia, MI, can often find relief by making just a few simple changes to their sleep routine. In more severe cases, however, they may require more direct treatment, such as a custom sleep apnea appliance. (more…)

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When You Treat Sleep Apnea: Surprising Things That Happen

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When you decide to address your sleep apnea, instead of ignoring it, some magical things begin to happen! Well, okay, they’re not actually magical in nature but as you make the change from dealing with consistent nightly interruptions to suddenly enjoying the benefits that come with sleep apnea treatment, you might feel like there’s some serious magic going on. Sounds wonderful, right? Allow our Livonia, MI team to explain what some of this might look and feel like, so you realize coming in for care is probably something you should do today!

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Should You Be Worried About Your Tendency To Snore?

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Your nightly habit of snoring can make you feel embarrassed, and it can frustrate your partner – it can also be a sign of sleep apnea. While not everyone who snores has sleep apnea, snoring is a common and recognizable symptom. If you suffer from this issue, it can affect your quality of life, and your overall health. Fortunately, you can count on support at your Livonia, MI sleep clinic for this problem, and for the problem of snoring. In cases where sleep apnea affects a patient, our practice can address the matter, and stop their health from worsening. Even if your snoring issues are not connected to sleep apnea, you can benefit from an appointment, so that the matter can be put to rest. (more…)

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Scheduling A Sleep Visit: 2 Things To Stop Telling Yourself

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You probably need to schedule a sleep visit with us if you have been thinking that something might not be quite right with your nightly sleep! Are you someone who snores and you recently caught wind of the fact that this is not something that’s necessarily healthy for you (and that it’s also something a dental professional can help treat)? Maybe you have been reading up on sleep apnea and cannot believe what you’re seeing because it so closely describes you. Whatever the reason you think you should come in, if you haven’t done so yet, you may be falling victim to some seeds of doubt that cause you to skip picking up the phone instead. Consider some of these areas of doubt along with our Livonia, MI team, so you can quickly overcome them and come on in!

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Oral Appliances For Sleep Apnea: The Questions You Want To Ask!

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Of course, it’s one thing to hear that all you really need to get your sleep apnea under control may be an oral appliance. “Just a mouthguard?” you might think to yourself. “How easy! Wonderful!” While your initial feelings may be those of relief, we know that some amount of anxiety may follow when you realize you don’t really know a thing about these appliances. Is it going to feel okay (Hint: Yes, it will!), what type of appliance are you going to get, what if it feels sort of strange? Our Livonia, MI practice will be happy to answer all of these questions and more, so please take the time to come in for a sleep apnea treatment visit! For now, get a bit of a head start.

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