Have you ever visited your dentist for a sleep apnea examination? Sleep apnea is a common oral health condition that arises due to irregular breathing patterns while you sleep. Numerous factors can lead to sleep apnea, including how you sleep at night, genetic factors, family history, and gender. Obstructive sleep apnea is a form of sleep apnea that typically arises... read more »

Do you grind your teeth at night? If so, you may suffer from a form of bruxism. Bruxism is a condition caused by the grinding or clenching of one’s teeth. Apart from damage caused directly to the teeth, bruxism can also lead to headaches and additional sleep disorder, including sleep apnea. Many cases are considered mild enough that no treatment... read more »

Do you sometimes wake up still feeling exhausted? Have you ever been told that you snore or make other noises while you sleep? Do you wake up frequently during the night? If so, you could be dealing with a serious condition known as sleep apnea. While you may have heard of this condition, did you know that a dentist may... read more »

You probably know that going to bed early and still waking up exhausted tends to happen to everyone, but did you know that if this happens to you consistently, you could be suffering from sleep apnea? Sadly, if you have sleep apnea you could have to cope with a number of serious issues. You see, if you have sleep apnea,... read more »