Sleep Disorders Can Affect Us Differently

Posted March 22, 2023 by Dr. Stewart

Some of the more prevalent sleep disorders center around dental health, with two of these in particular being potentially harmful. The first of these is bruxism, or the grinding of teeth, and it can cause serious damage to the lasting strength of your enamel. The other overnight condition that can cause comprehensive harm to your health is called chronic obstructive sleep apnea, where your throat tissue collapses on itself during sleep.

While both of these common sleep disorders affect patients of all types and ages, biological sex can put you at more of a risk for one or the other. Sleep apnea is seen in roughly twice as many men as women, due to several sex-related factors, and bruxism slightly disproportionately impacts women. For this reason, it is important to seek a provider who is diligent about understanding your specific needs as a patient. Dr. James Stewart, DDS, at Dental Sleep Medicine in Livonia, MI can help you to make positive decisions regarding your sleep so that you can wake up refreshed! (more…)

Keeping Your Airway Free Overnight

Posted March 10, 2023 by Dr. Stewart

For many individuals, their sleep is not as restful as it could be. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that can really interfere with your ability to wake up feeling refreshed. If you find yourself tired before lunchtime, it may be as a result of a common sleep disorder. Two of the top five of these center around the structures of the head and neck, with one of those being sleep apnea. The other is known as bruxism, which is the grinding of your teeth overnight.

If you are currently struggling with your sleep, take the time to speak with a trusted sleep science provider about your symptoms. One of the forms of treatment for both of these oral health-related sleep disorders is a helpful oral appliance. This approach uses a device to limit the damage you are able to cause overnight. Both of these common conditions can lead to lasting harm, so take your sleep seriously with a call to Dr. James Stewart, DDS, at Dental Sleep Medicine in Livonia, MI. We are here to help you wake up ready to face the day! (more…)

Take Care Of Your Nightly Rest

Posted March 8, 2023 by Dr. Stewart

Do you wake up feeling tired in the morning? Or do you find yourself struggling to make it through the day? If so, you could have a common sleep disorder related to your oral health. One of these, in particular, centers around the structure of the mouth and the throat. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is one of these conditions, in which your own body can block your breath overnight. If your loved ones have brought up their concern about your snoring, it could be this condition.

Sleep apnea can be a dangerous condition for your long-term health, but there is an accessible form of non-surgical therapy from Dental Sleep Medicine of Michigan. An oral appliance helps through the gentle repositioning of your jaw, keeping your airway free from obstruction all night long. Apnea can contribute to hypertension and low blood oxygenation, so take the time to focus on your problem snoring. It may be a sign of chronic obstructive sleep apnea! (more…)

Feel Comfortable Sleeping Around Others

Posted February 22, 2023 by Dr. Stewart

When you struggle with chronic obstructive sleep apnea, finding a comfortable rest can be difficult on your own. While you might not even remember it, your brain can jolt you awake as you try to breathe. This condition stems from the blockage of your airway with your own throat tissue overnight. The nerve that allows you to swallow can stop doing part of its job, which keeps the structure of the throat firm enough to allow air through. Breathing overnight with chronic obstructive sleep apnea can be like drinking from a straw made of cellophane.

At Dental Sleep Medicine of Michigan, we have accessible treatment of chronic obstructive sleep apnea with the use of an oral appliance. This slim device can allow you to sleep comfortably around others without the embarrassment of your loud snoring, so take the time to make a change. (more…)

A Brighter Tomorrow With Sleep Science

Posted February 8, 2023 by Dr. Stewart

If you struggle with your sleep, you should know that you are not alone. Two of the most common sleep disorders center around the mouth and neck and both can be dangerous for your lasting health. Bruxism is the term for overnight grinding and if your jaw is active during sleep, speak with a trained health professional about your options in protecting your enamel from wear. Today, we will focus on another prevalent condition known as sleep apnea.

Chronic obstructive sleep apnea occurs in about one in every ten American men. Women are less likely to experience this condition, but the numbers are not much better for the fairer sex. This disorder occurs during our deepest form of sleep. Your body becomes so relaxed that your throat softens just enough that the tissue lays atop itself. When your airway is blocked, you can experience pauses in breath. Dr. James Stewart, DDS in Livonia, MI offers you a non-surgical solution to your sleep apnea. An oral appliance can keep you breathing through the night! (more…)

Oral Appliances Can Help

Posted January 17, 2023 by Dr. Stewart

Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, and it can cause lasting damage to your circulatory system. These patients routinely suffer from higher blood pressure. This in turn leads to more instances of heart attack and stroke in those with apnea, as well as long term heart disease. An oral appliance can help you to rest easier by repositioning your jaw just a bit forward so that your airway remains open throughout the night. Receive adequate oxygen through the use of this non-surgical method.

There are dental concerns related to overactive sleepers, as well. Apnea patients may also suffer from a condition known as bruxism. This is the grinding of teeth overnight as an unconscious activity. A guard between the teeth can help to limit the enamel wear and protect your smile from dental erosion. If you are on the fence about treating your sleep apnea, discover how an oral appliance from Dr. James Stewart, DDS, in Livonia, MI could help you to continue to smile with confidence! (more…)

Do I Have A Sleep Disorder?

Posted January 3, 2023 by Dr. Stewart

Trouble during overnight rest is a common struggle for many Americans. One common sleep disorder occurs when the structures of the throat fully relax when we are deeply unconscious. In these times, your own body obstructs your airway and prevents you from breathing naturally. This condition is referred to as chronic obstructive sleep apnea and it can really cause some discomfort for those around you.

While you may think that you simply have trouble snoring, this disorder can lead to serious lasting health troubles. Some of these are even life-threatening! Apnea patients experience more instances of high blood pressure and in turn, see an increase in the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke. There is a convenient non-surgical approach available from Dr. James Stewart, DDS, at Dental Sleep Medicine in Livonia, MI. A simple night guard is effective for some patients to reopen their airway by slightly repositioning the jaw forward. For others, a more suitable solution comes in the form of a sleep appliance that can help you to ensure constant oxygen overnight. Relieve yourself of this long-term risk and experience a full night of rest for the first time in a long time! (more…)

Starting 2023 With Care For Sleep Apnea

Posted December 31, 2022 by Dr. Stewart

In the new year, many of us will make resolutions that include plans for health improvement. For those who currently struggle with problems like chronic fatigue, a lack of focus, changes in blood pressure, and more, inquiring about sleep apnea treatment is recommended. These different issues point to trouble with your nightly breathing that has robbed you of the ability to enjoy proper rest. Letting the problem remain untreated can have significant consequences for your mental and physical health! Our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office is prepared to help. We can actually provide treatment for this problem without requiring the use of a CPAP machine. What you can find is that care with an oral appliance lets you resolve difficulties with your breathing while providing more comfortable to wear while you try to sleep. (more…)

Can Sleep Apnea Affect My Health?

Posted December 17, 2022 by Dr. Stewart

If you are not resting well at night because of sleep apnea, the toll of your condition can be felt throughout the day. Difficulties with fatigue and a lack of focus can make your workdays longer and more difficult. It can also be harder to maintain a positive mood because of your troubles, and you may even experience challenges in managing other physical and mental health conditions. In the long term, this problem can cause serious harm to your oral health; breathing interruptions can cause spikes in your blood pressure that lead to a greater risk for problems with heart disease and stroke! Our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office is prepared to help patients who worry that their health issues are linked to problems with sleep apnea, as we offer treatment options that include appliance therapy. (more…)

Snoring And Other Nightly Breathing Concerns

Posted December 9, 2022 by Dr. Stewart

The partial blockage of your airways while you sleep can cause you to breathe loudly and awkwardly. The snoring that occurs because of this issue can be an embarrassment for you and an issue for a partner or roommate whose rest is interrupted by the noise you make. Your issues can also lead to more frequent sore throat issues and headaches. What you should know is that these discomforts and the embarrassment you feel may not be all that you need to contend with, as your issue could be a symptom of sleep apnea. If so, you can have more serious oral health problems to worry about, including problems with high blood pressure that raise your risk for heart disease! Our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office is prepared to help, as we can offer appliance therapy to correct issues with breathing obstructions that occur at night. (more…)

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