Why Put Your Sleep First?

Posted April 6, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

If you talk to our team about your sleep health, then you will quickly discover we encourage you move this part of your life to the top of your priority list! You may think to yourself that this is somewhat odd. Sure, your sleep is important and it’s nice to get a good night’s sleep. However, shouldn’t you be more concerned about pressing matters in your waking life, you wonder? The truth is, when a sleep disorder like sleep apnea affects you, it’s putting everything in your life at risk! Consider reasons we think you should put this detail first and give us a call when you’re ready for care!

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Children: Help For Sleep Disorders!

Posted March 30, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

Yes, it is true: Children can suffer from sleep disorders just like adults can. You may be shocked to learn this and wonder how you can possibly determine whether your child requires treatment, if there’s anything you could do to prevent such issues, and more. At our practice, we provide comprehensive care not only for you (an adult) but for your children, too. Allow us to explain how we can guide your children toward restful sleep from the get go.

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Caffeine: 3 Things You’re Overlooking

Posted March 23, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

Whether you’re an avid coffee drinker, cola drinker, tea drinker, or otherwise, if you’re someone who gets your daily fix (or two or three) of caffeine, then you may think you know it quite well. However, when it comes to caffeine and sleep disorders, you may not have all of the information you’re assuming that you do. Let’s go over a few things you may be completely overlooking that just might be contributing to sleep apnea.

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Sleep Care: By Time

Posted March 16, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

You have likely heard that you should be focusing on two major categories when it comes to addressing your sleep disorder. First, you should be considering lifestyle decisions and ensuring the choices you make throughout your life are protecting you, so you may sleep throughout the night. These are things that can take place during the day or the night! Next, you should also be relying on sleep apnea treatment that you receive from our practice. Why not break down the details by day … and night … for an easier approach? Remember, if you ever have any questions, we are here to answer them.

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Smoking And Sleep Apnea

Posted March 9, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

You know that smoking isn’t necessarily a good thing for your body. You know that it can cause problems for your oral health, your lung health, and more. However, did you know that it can even interrupt your sleep health which, in turn, can guide you straight toward a whole host of serious problems for your body? Let’s spend a bit of time covering what this means, so you can focus on figuring out how to achieve sleep apnea treatment both through smart choices and care with our practice.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Time Questions

Posted March 2, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

There are a lot of considerations that come into play when possible obstructive sleep apnea is on the table. You wonder about treatment. You wonder why it’s happening to you. You ask yourself if there’s something you should change to make things better. Then, there are questions related to time, which we receive quite frequently. Let’s start here, so you gain an introductory look into the foundational details of this disorder. With the basic understanding in place, you can then easily move onto plans for treatment and more!

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A Few Tips to Sleep Better without Medication

Posted February 23, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

Sleep disorders affect millions of people of all ages, and millions more have trouble sleeping for a wide variety of other reasons. To try and improve the quality of their sleep, many people turn to medicinal sleep aids, which may help in some cases, but in others, can have a number of different side effects. Often, the side effects occur without actually helping you sleep better. Instead, we offer a few tips that may help you sleep better without medication. If they don’t work, then you may want to schedule a visit to find out if you’re suffering from a sleep disorder and require a custom-designed sleep appliance. (more…)

Morning Headaches: Why Pain Relievers Aren’t Enough

Posted February 16, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

If you have been doing any studying up on sleep apnea, then you may know there’s a long list of symptoms that may affect you. For some, it’s just a matter of feeling sleepy throughout the day. For others, very frustrating side effects that can affect your daily life may occur, including headaches. When you wake with pain, you may immediately reach for pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. While this works as a short-term solution, we strongly suggest you remember that it’s not enough.

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How Your Weekends Are Ruining Sleep Treatment

Posted February 9, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

Have you seen us for sleep apnea treatment? Have you been extremely consistent with your habits or might you admit that your weekends have been throwing things off just a bit? It’s very easy to be quite serious about wearing your oral appliance throughout the week and to keep a steady schedule only to throw caution to the wind during the weekend, as your hard work takes a bit of a nosedive. Let’s talk about how your weekends may, in fact, be ruining your sleep treatment! As a result, you’ll have a better view of changes you can make to ensure the results you need for improvement.

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Treat Sleep Apnea To Avoid Hypertension Risks

Posted February 2, 2018 by Dr. Stewart

It’s one thing to simply deal with feeling tired due to sleep apnea. This can cause you some frustration and get in the way of daily life but it doesn’t seem very threatening. Unfortunately, if you think that a bit of fatigue is all that comes from this sleep disorder, think again! Among other serious issues that affect your body’s health is high blood pressure that develops as a result of your sleep problem. Why is this such a big deal, you wonder? Let’s talk risks!

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