by Pride Dental | Apr 22, 2021 | Snoring / Sleep Apnea
Over the years, researchers have uncovered many links between sleep apnea and other health problems, including heart and liver issues, diabetes, sexual dysfunction, cognitive decline, and more. But can treating the apnea help lower your risk of them? At least... by Pride Dental | Oct 8, 2020 | Snoring / Sleep Apnea
There have been some pretty strange contraptions invented to help folks stop snoring – shock collars (really and truly), tongue-holding devices, open-mouth alarms. Of course, there are plenty of less peculiar appliances and devices, as well, offering various... 
by Pride Dental | Jan 26, 2017 | Dentistry, General Health
There’s a new report on sleep apnea in JAMA, and it has us a little…well, restless. We think it may send the wrong message and prevent people from getting the help they need to get a good night’s sleep. The report sought to find if screening for obstructive sleep... 
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... 
by Pride Dental | Aug 14, 2014 | General Health
Sleep apnea isn’t just some annoyance. It can be life-threatening. Literally. But is it associated with cancer? Earlier research had suggested that intermittently limiting oxygen intake – as happens repeatedly through the night for those with sleep apnea – encouraged... 