Could Your Partner Be Struggling with Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Apnea Treatment for Your PartnerLoud snoring can be incredibly annoying, particularly for those living with a snorer. Unfortunately, it can also be a warning sign of a medical condition that can threaten a person’s wellbeing and overall health. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a person’s airway becomes blocked as he or she sleeps, often causing a person to gasp for air or even to wake briefly, dozens or even hundreds of times during a single night. This can cause extreme health concerns, including high blood pressure, depression, and impotency, not to mention the negative effect it can have on one’s ability to focus throughout the day and his or her mood. Fortunately, a dentist may be able to help address sleep apnea with minimally invasive treatment like an oral appliance. So if you think your partner could be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, now is the time for the two of you talk to with dentist about what could be done! (more…)

Do You Require A Sleep Assessment?

stewart sleep assessmentObstructive sleep apnea, also referred to as OSA, can leave your deprived of sleep and exhausted. From there, you can feel tired during the day, moody, or even develop complications with your overall health. If you think you need treatment for a sleep disorder, we can perform a diagnosis. Do you need a sleep assessment?

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Do You Need Treatment?

stewartsleepapneaDo you have trouble sleeping? If so, the culprit may be a widespread and serious health issue known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. A sleep disorder can make obtaining proper rest difficult and increase the likelihood of developing serious complications. Do you need treatment? What warning signs should you be aware of?

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Is Your Snoring Waking The Whole House?

shutterstock_110176817Snoring can be an indicator of many things; congestion, allergies, or something more serious – like sleep apnea. Typically, however, snoring indicates a sleep disorder like sleep apnea when it’s excessively loud. For instance, if you sleep next to someone, they may frequently complain about how loud you are throughout the night – or you could even end up waking the whole house! If this sounds familiar to you, don’t ignore your snoring. While it may be difficult to reach a diagnosis – if left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can actually lead to other, more dangerous, health complications. (more…)