The connection between sleep apnea and TMJ may be a lot to chew, but they're more closely connected than you may realize. Obstructive sleep apnea has been connected to many different health problems, even in places that you may not expect— like your mouth and teeth....
When it comes to sleep apnea and asthma, the struggle to catch your breath becomes a shared experience. Both breathing disorders involve disturbances in the respiratory system that can leave you gasping for breath and struggling to maintain healthy sleep...
Sleep apnea and AFib are worrisome enough on their own, but they can be especially problematic together. The link between heart disease and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is well-known, but how does AFib figure into that equation? Before we get to the heart of the...
Do you ever wake up from a nightmare only to find that you still can’t move, trapped in a state of paralysis? While sleep paralysis and sleep apnea aren’t mutually inclusive, there is a significant connection between the two sleep disorders that often go hand in hand....
Do you ever think about how sleep affects your dental health? Sure, you may brush your teeth before bed and every morning right when you wake up, but the consequences of poor sleep on your oral health are often overlooked. Sleep apnea's damaging effects on your...
You've finally taken control of your snoring problem and have been prescribed CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy for your sleep apnea. Great job! The first step is normally the hardest. After all, being hooked up to a machine and sleeping with a mask...
The best way to deal with sleep apnea is to not deal with it. Sometimes that’s not an option though, leading many to wonder: can sleep apnea be cured? We're all familiar with the adage “prevention is the best cure.” It's a wise statement— but sometimes prevention...
How well do you sleep at night? Sleep is a vital process that impacts you on a physical and emotional level— whether you get too much or too little, you depend on sleep to help keep yourself healthy and sane. However, some people may struggle to get the restful sleep...
What's your preferred sleeping position? A while back, we wrote an article about the best sleeping position for great sleep, where we discussed popular sleeping positions across your back, stomach, and side. But this time, we want to talk about one particular sleep...
Sleeping medication might often seem like the perfect solution for your sleepless nights. While sleep aids might be a nightly routine for many, medications can have an inverse effect if you are being treated for sleep apnea. You may have never thought about how...
