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...
by Pride Dental | Oct 10, 2013 | Dentistry, General Health
As we mentioned before, more than 18 million Americans are believed to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder in which breathing is interrupted during sleep. OSA can lead to insomnia and irregular sleep patterns, teeth grinding (bruxism), chronic...
