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5 Reasons You Might be Snoring

Snoring
May 15th, 2023

Snoring is a common problem that can disrupt sleep and significantly impacts quality of life—for both you and anyone else who shares your space. An estimated 37 million Americans are habitual snorers, according to Yale University. Snoring is the top reason that Dr. Marc Levin sees patients. What do all of these people have in […]

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Are You a Candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy?

man wearing cpap mask sleeping smoothly on his back pillow high without snoring
April 15th, 2023

If you have sleep apnea, you may know how important it is to be treated for it – but you also may not be looking forward to getting a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. You should know that there are other treatment choices out there, one of which is oral appliance therapy. Read on to […]

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How Snoring Affects Your Health

tired exhausted stressed woman snoring
March 15th, 2023

You already know (and the rest of the people in your household probably know as well) that snoring can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. But did you know that snoring and other sleep issues are linked to several serious health conditions? Health Conditions and Sleep Problems You may not even realize […]

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TMJ and Sleep Apnea

Asian man using CPAP in his sleep
February 14th, 2023

If you have TMJ, you should know about the connection this condition has with sleep problems, including sleep apnea. Read on for more information about jaw pain and sleep issues, and how one device may be able to help you with both problems. What Is TMJ? “TMJ” serves as a catch-all term to describe disorders of […]

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The Link Between Depression and Sleep Apnea

Sad depressed woman suffering from insomnia
January 15th, 2023

Have you been struggling with depression? Although there are many things that can cause depression, you should also be aware that there is a link between depression and sleep apnea, a serious sleep problem. What Is Sleep Apnea? In patients with sleep apnea, breathing is disrupted during sleep – this can happen hundreds of times during […]

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Is Your Christmas Tree Making You Snore?

woman drinking coffee on couch with Christmas tree.
December 15th, 2022

Does it seem like, around this time of year every year, you seem to snore more loudly and more intensely? Or maybe you only seem to snore around the holidays and no other time of year? Have you considered that it may be because of your Christmas tree? Should you stop getting a Christmas tree? Having either […]

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Does your partner snore?

Mature irritated woman in bed with snoring husband
November 15th, 2022

Does your partner snore? It might not bother them as they peacefully sleep right through it – but it can sure bother you! You probably wonder, as you lie awake listening to their snores, if there is some way you can help them to stop snoring. Read on for some tips to help them stop snoring […]

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Is your CPAP machine hurting your teeth?

October 15th, 2022

If you have sleep apnea, there are many reasons why you shouldn’t just ignore it. However, for many people who use a CPAP machine for their sleep apnea, they find that the treatment is as bad as the problem. There can be many disadvantages to using a CPAP machine, and one of these is that your […]

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Is it time to see a sleep specialist?

A lonely bearded dark-haired man sleeps soundly lying on his stomach at night on the bed, hands clasped.
July 15th, 2022

There are some things you know you should get help for right away – a broken tooth, a broken pipe, a car that won’t start. For other things, though, it can be difficult to tell when you should get help. For instance, sleep problems, such as snoring – you may think that whatever sleep issue you are […]

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Can eating earlier prevent snoring?

Senior Couple Enjoying Meal Around Table At Home
June 15th, 2022

If you snore, you might be willing to try anything to get a better night’s sleep. How about trying something extremely easy that might have very positive results? You might want to consider eating your dinner earlier to stop your snoring and to help you to get a better night’s sleep. Why would eating earlier make […]

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