If your friends and family have started to mention their concern over your loud snoring, do not dismiss them out of hand. It could be a sign that you have a common sleep disorder known as chronic obstructive sleep apnea, which can mask itself as problem snoring. This condition can significantly increase your risk of… Read more »
Treating Your Sleep Disorder Without Surgery
Of the five most prevalent sleep disorders within the United States, two are directly related to your oral health. The first of these is chronic obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when your own natural throat tissue collapses on itself. During these times, you cannot receive the proper amount of oxygen, and these pauses can sometimes… Read more »
Great! I Have Sleep Apnea And Bad Breath, Too?
So, we’ve got some good news and some bad news. Let’s go with the bad news first: If you are a sufferer of sleep apnea, it’s not uncommon to discover that a side effect is going to include bad breath you cannot seem to completely get rid of, though you may give it the old… Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Skip These 3 Excuses For Not Seeing Us
If we talk with you and find that you sound like you have sleep apnea, then the absolute best thing you can do is follow up with another visit for sleep apnea treatment. Or, if a friend or loved one mentions that this may be the issue affecting your life (perhaps you’re quite sleepy a… Read more »
Sleep Apnea Help For Couples
Do you and your partner both snore? Are you unsure? Do you both feel exhausted and cannot seem to figure out if you’re both suffering from sleep apnea and require sleep apnea treatment or if only one of you has a sleep disorder? Fortunately, though you may feel quite confused (and very sleepy) at the… Read more »
Quiz: What Causes Sleep Apnea?
Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you often wake up feeling exhausted? If so, you may be experiencing the common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Treating this disorder is vital to ensuring you remain rested and productive. At Celina Family Dentistry, we offer treatment options for patients with OSA.
Celina, TX Dentist Quizzes Patients on Sleep Apnea
Snoring and sleep apnea may not sound like dental issues, but dentists can actually help patients suffering from these problems. Sleep is a very important part of a fruitful and happy life. Celina, TX dentist, Dr. Newton, will challenge you to a quiz on the condition of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Questions Q1. True or… Read more »
Celina, TX Dentist Speaks about Sleep Apnea in Teens
Many parents battle with their teenagers to get them to wake up earlier. Commonly, if left to their own devices, teens naturally gravitate to a stay-up-late/sleep-in-late schedule. Teenagers actually require 8 ½ to 9 ½ hours of sleep every night to function at full capacity. Many teens experience a huge sleep deficit, particularly during the… Read more »
Celina Dentist Explains Obstructive Sleep Apnea
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have to deal with a daily struggle of all-day exhaustion. OSA is not just an annoying condition, but a potentially life threatening one. Driving while exhausted, for example, is thought of as being equally as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Your sharpness while working, desire to… Read more »
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