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…)

Will Sleep Apnea Treatment Be Uncomfortable?

Posted December 1, 2022 by Dr. Stewart

How will your continued issues with sleep apnea affect your life? If you let it remain untreated, this condition can affect your mood, energy levels, and health in ways that are difficult to ignore. Unfortunately, people sometimes put off treatment because they are concerned about discomfort associated with its treatment. At our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office, we can provide an effective means of managing your breathing difficulties while you rest, and we can do so with a custom appliance that is made to offer a secure and reliable fit. Using an oral appliance to treat this problem can help you breathe more easily, which helps you enjoy better rest and improve your well-being! (more…)

Is Sleep Apnea Why You Frequently Feel Tired?

Posted November 19, 2022 by Dr. Stewart

Has fatigue become a recurring problem for you? Feeling tired throughout the day can be frustrating because it robs you of focus and energy. When this is a consistent issue even after nights where you enjoyed what should have been adequate rest, it can point to potential difficulties with sleep apnea. At our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office, we can help you assess whether this issue is one that needs to be treated. By taking it on, you can put a stop to a problem that threatens more than just your energy levels, as your issues can affect your physical health by raising your blood pressure, causing more frequent headaches, and making it harder to stay awake during the day. (more…)

Creating Custom Appliances To Treat Sleep Apnea

Posted November 11, 2022 by Dr. Stewart

Nightly snoring and breathing difficulties can be more harmful to your well-being than you realize, as it could be a sign that you have issues with sleep apnea. This is a problem that can rob you of the ability to properly rest, something that can lead to more difficulties in your daily life like fatigue, a lack of focus, trouble with high blood pressure, and more! Fortunately, treatment can be secured through your Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office. What you can find is that obstructive sleep apnea—a condition caused by physical obstructions of your airways—does not require a CPAP machine for care. Instead, we can use digital imaging technology to arrange for the creation of a custom oral appliance that will help you keep your airways clear throughout the night. (more…)

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