Sleep apnea is a serious disorder known to impact the lives of millions of Americans every year. While many who suffer from apnea are completely unaware of their condition, it is frequently caught by loved ones or physicians during routine … Read More
According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, one in 15 adults has some form of sleep apnea. Apnea is the interruption of breathing while sleeping caused by either an obstruction or a lack of brain impulse, and … Read More
If your partner has told you that you snore during the night, and if you find yourself increasingly tired during the day, often fighting off sleep or falling asleep accidentally, these may be signs that you are suffering from sleep … Read More
Sleep apnea is a serious, common and sometimes frightening sleep disorder affecting millions of Americans. Sleep apnea means “without breath” and sufferers experience a disruption in the sleep pattern and cease to breathe for an abnormally long period of time. … Read More
Everyone snores occasionally. However, 25% of the population are considered habitual snorers. Habitual snoring not only prevents those within hearing range from getting quality rest, it can also prevent the snorer from getting the quality of rest that they need … Read More
Typically, most people need between 6 and 9 hours of sleep to feel well rested and maintain a healthy sleep pattern. However, a sleeping disorder may disrupt that pattern causing you to get too little or far too much. One … Read More
The Physicians’ Desk Reference defines narcolepsy as a sleep disorder where a person does not get enough REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Sleep, causing sufferers to fall asleep during inappropriate and unpredictable times throughout the day. Who is Affected by Narcolepsy? … Read More
A tender jaw, a dull headache and unexplained tooth damage are all possible clues to Bruxism. Bruxism, teeth grinding and jaw clenching, is thought to be experienced by most people at some point in their lives. While infrequent occurrences may … Read More
