Obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing problems when you’re asleep, resulting in frequent sleep interruptions. Over time, this can lead to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and other serious health issues. If you’re a smoker, does this behavior make sleep apnea even worse? Learn more about the effects of smoking on this sleep disorder. […]

If you snore, it can be an indication that you have obstructive sleep apnea, which blocks your airways as you sleep and causes dangerous pauses in breathing. Many people who snore find that oral appliance therapy provides the quiet, restful sleep they need and alleviates symptoms associated with sleep apnea, such as daytime drowsiness and […]

If you’ve been suffering from unexplained side effects like headaches, sore throats without an accompanying illness, daytime sleepiness, or if your bed partner has told you that you’ve been snoring frequently, than you may need to be evaluated for sleep apnea. Simply going to your regular doctor will not be enough — you will need […]

The search for an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be frustrating at times, as many roads lead back to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) masks. If you’ve already tried a CPAP mask, then you know how challenging it can be to stay compliant with treatment. However, what many patients with sleep apnea […]

If you snore, you (and your partner) may find it annoying. But this very common condition that many people suffer from may be an indication of a far more serious issue. Loud snoring – especially when it’s accompanied by daytime fatigue – may be a sign of sleep apnea. In this blog, the sleep apnea […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you’ve probably heard about continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. This is often the first type of treatment you’re asked to try, but it’s frequently unsuccessful. With the continuous air pressure emitted by the machine, CPAP can be difficult for many people to use, since it can […]

While the ease of use and maintenance of a medical device may be secondary concerns to its effectiveness, these are still concerns that patients commonly voice when considering a snoring dental device. In addition to comfort, the ease of use and ease of maintenance of an oral appliance can mean the difference between utilizing the […]

Chronic snoring affects one in four Americans, making it a problem that impacts millions of individuals on a nightly basis. While it’s often met with a nudge of an elbow or roll of the eyes, chronic snoring is actually much more than a noisy nuisance – it can be a symptom of a serious sleep […]

Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, has long been the first choice and most widely used option among doctors who treat sleep apnea. While the CPAP mask is non-invasive and effective for most people when used on a nightly basis, the reality is that more than half of the patients prescribed CPAP can’t – or […]

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy has long been the gold standard in treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. And for the patient population that uses CPAP on a nightly basis as directed, this treatment provides significant health improvements. However, many patients simply reject the treatment or can only partially tolerate it. For every night that […]