According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 50-70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. One of the most common sleep disorders is obstructive sleep apnea. It afflicts an estimated 54 million adults in the United States. Sleep apnea is a serious disease that can cause you to stop breathing up […]
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Do you ever feel like no matter how long you sleep, it’s not enough? Does your bed partner complain about your snoring? Are you dozing off in the afternoon or feel like you always need to take a nap? If so, you might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive […]
He shudders. She gasps. Their snores could wake the neighbors! In my 4 years of treating patients with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, I have heard it all. While the wide variety of sleep sounds that come from bed partners can range from soothing to scary, the truth is that snoring, in particular, can indicate […]
It’s common to hear about healthy teeth and healthy gums when visiting the dentist, but did you expect to hear about healthy sleep? Along with improving your oral hygiene, you may not know that a trip to Medley Smiles may be instrumental in improving your sleep hygiene, too! How so? I practice dental sleep medicine, […]
Everyone wants to have a beautiful smile. Studies have shown a smile is noticed first by between 40 and 50% of people. If your smile is not picture-perfect, here are some things you can do to help. Professional dental exam and cleaning Some of the things we all enjoy, like coffee and red wine, stain […]