by Pride Dental | Nov 29, 2018 | General Health
Imagine waking up dozens or even hundreds of times each night. Doesn’t sound very restful, does it? Yet that’s the reality for people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – about 25 million Americans at last count, if not more. And it’s a reality that puts them at risk... 
by Pride Dental | Oct 26, 2017 | General Health
Inhale, then exhale, but don’t inhale right away. Count out 10 seconds until your next breath. Take that breath. How do you feel? Relieved, probably. Maybe you even noticed the tension releasing from your whole body as you inhaled again. Now imagine experiencing that... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 3, 2017 | Biological Dentistry, General Health
A recent article over at CNN offers a good reminder that running a sleep debt can have far greater effects than daytime sleepiness and general grouchiness. It can mean more accidents due to weakened reflexes and an unfocused mind. It can mean weight gain. It can mean... 
by Pride Dental | Jan 12, 2017 | General Health, Oral Health
Most people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) probably don’t know it. In fact, it’s often a sleeping partner who first notices the common signs. After all, the snoring’s not keeping you awake. But there’s another person who can tell you if you may have OSA: your... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 9, 2016 | General Health
If you snore – or live with someone who does – it can be more than just irritating. If it’s associated with sleep apnea, it can put you at risk for some serious health problems Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to periodically stop breathing. Each pause can...