Are you tired of feeling exhausted despite getting a full night’s sleep? Does your partner complain about your loud snoring and pauses in your breathing during the night? If so, then you may be struggling with sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. But fret not, because we have a… Read more »
Category: Sleep Apnea
How Our Sleep Appliances Fight Sleep Apnea
Do you often snore, or wake up gasping for air or choking? These are common warning signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Without treatment, this could mean daily exhaustion and even poor heart health! In today’s blog, your Pella, IA, dentist explains how we can use a custom sleep appliance to treat your sleep disorder.
Shift Your Jaw Slightly For Great New Sleep
Sleep disorders are common conditions in which your nightly rest is not what it should be. Your slumber could be interrupted or the overall quality could be poor throughout the night. Two of the most prevalent of these conditions occur within the mouth and throat. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is a concern in which the… Read more »
We Can Help Treat Chronic Snoring
While snoring is exceedingly common, at a certain point, it can be a sign that something is amiss. When you are chronically snoring and it is quite loud and jarring, you could suffer from sleep apnea. This condition not only causes unpleasant-sounding snores but also severely affects the quality of your sleep. Those suffering from… Read more »
Questions About Snoring and Sleep Apnea
For many people who snore when they sleep, the biggest problem with it is that it disturbs their partners’ and loved ones’ sleep. However, for some people, it can also pose a more significant concern for their overall wellbeing than they realize. Chronic snoring can become a burden on your cardiovascular system, and sometimes, it… Read more »
Could You Have Sleep Apnea and Not Know It?
Sleep apnea isn’t always the kind of problem that’s obvious to the people who experience it. Unfortunately, this often leads to the problem having serious impacts on a person’s overall wellbeing and quality of life before they seek appropriate treatment for it. Today, we examine why it’s possible to have sleep apnea and not know… Read more »