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A lack of sleep can send you to the emergency department

A lack of sleep can send you to the emergency department

Sleep disorders can lead to heart attacks, hypertension and stroke, as well as other major illnesses and health complications. With as many as 70 million adults suffering from sleep disorders, insomnia and sleep apnea are the most common and familiar to Americans. These conditions can also significantly contribute to sleep deprivation, which can have a […]

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What are the side effects of oral appliance therapy?

What are the side effects of oral appliance therapy?

Whether you are utilizing oral appliance therapy for the treatment of TMD or sleep apnea, it is important to understand there can be side effects associated with your treatment. As you know, many treatments have side effects and so does oral appliance therapy. However, that doesn’t mean you should avoid treatment or stop completely. All […]

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How your dentist can help with sleep apnea

How your dentist can help with sleep apnea

When you hear someone has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you might immediately think of the Darth Vader sounds of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, machine. However, while a CPAP machine tends to be the most common form of treatment prescribed for sleep apnea, many people are unable to use it. It can […]

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Spring into a New Sleeping Pattern

Spring into a New Sleeping Pattern

In the spring season everything becomes new again, right? While this typically means green grass, bright flowers, and trees full of leaves, what does it mean for your sleep and health? Before the summer season begins, kick your health into gear and begin taking advantage of your sleeping patterns. So, without further ado, let’s get […]