Oral appliance therapy is commonly used today in the treatment of mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). For patients who suffer from severe OSA and are utilizing a CPAP machine (gold standard for severe cases), an oral appliance can be used in conjunction with the CPAP for maximum benefit to the patient. Some patients…
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How many of you have struggled with different eye disorders? Did you ever think that they could be related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? A multitude of symptoms are associated with OSA, as we have discussed in the past. This month we will focus on the side effects that relate to your eyes. There are…
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The answer is YES; you can have both TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) and OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Sometimes it can be hard to know which symptoms belong to which disorder, as many are overlapping. For example, some overlapping symptoms of TMD and OSA are as follows: Headaches (especially upon wakening) Jaw Pain Facial Pain Chronic…
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How many people out there can relate to the following scenario – you are woken up by your spouse in the middle of the night due to snoring. Chances are, this is either happening to you, or someone you know. Unfortunately, the person doing the snoring isn’t always willing to get the help they need,…
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We all know that exercise is beneficial for us. The issue for most of us is making time for exercise. We are so busy all the time that it is way too easy to make excuses and skip going to the gym. The best way to start incorporating exercise back into your life is to…
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