Skipping Sleep Only to Catch Up Tomorrow Is Bad for Cognition
When our patients skip out on sleep and then try to catch up in the following days with longer bouts of sleep, it is tied to worse cognition--both in [...]
Should Sleep Apnea Really be the Best Defense in a Trial?
We’ve heard it several times already, “sleep apnea made me do it” or “sleep apnea is the reason I fell asleep.” Is this argument always valid? Should we pay [...]
The Sleep Apnea Device Market has a Bright Future
I have some exciting news to share! The sleep apnea device market has a bright future and that’s great news for us dentists! So, what’s the outlook? Well, by [...]
Did You Know? Sleep Apnea May Be Bad for Kidneys
Just when you thought there weren’t any other connections out there. Well, we can now connect sleep apnea with kidney failure. That’s right; sleep apnea may be bad for [...]
Alcohol and Sleep Apnea is a Dangerous Cocktail
This St. Patrick’s Day, when your patients are getting ready to go celebrate with friends and family, take a moment to provide some tips to help protect them from [...]
Help TMD Patients Eat Right
Without proper nutrition your patients increase the risk of either gaining or losing weight, or suffering from nutritional deficiencies due to the pain caused by TMD. And through this, [...]
Provide Sleep Apnea Relief with Positional Therapy
We know that a number of factors can lead to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and that many patients experience more than just one of those symptoms. With that in [...]
Finding Alternative Treatments for TMD Relief
We know the traditional treatment options for TMD relief, including oral appliance therapy. However, are there other treatment options that don’t require medication or appliances? There are! While these [...]
The Added Dangers for Women with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can be a dangerous disease if it is not properly treated. As stated by The New York Times, a recent study indicated that sleep apnea may be [...]
Dentists: Why Treat Sleep Apnea?
As a dentist have you ever thought about treating sleep apnea in your dental office? While it may seem like a long shot, dental sleep medicine continues to grow [...]