Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person stops breathing for 10 or more seconds, multiple times while sleeping. Snoring is one of the primary symptoms of the condition, but things like waking with a dry mouth or sore throat, frequent morning headaches, and excessive daytime fatigue are all indications of sleep apnea as …
Snoring is the most common and most frequently cited symptom of sleep apnea. People living with sleep apnea often snore, loudly, throughout the night – a major signifier of the disorder. Snoring is not, however, the only symptom of sleep apnea. People who live alone or those with partners or roommates who do not seem …
Sleep apnea is a serious and potentially fatal condition suffered by an estimated 22 million Americans. 18 million of those suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that is largely avoidable through lifestyle modifications and often quite simple to address. The best way to learn if a noninvasive sleep apnea treatment is right for your …
Sleep apnea is a serious disorder affecting many Americans. Interrupted sleep night after night can severely impact your days. You may have difficulty concentrating at work and you may feel tired all the time. Sleep apnea also affects your long-term health. Please watch the video below to learn more. Fortunately, there is treatment for sleep …
Now that people are becoming more aware of the prevalence of sleep apnea and its health effects, Phoenix-area cosmetic dentist Dr. Donald Wilcox at Desert Smiles in Glendale wants you to know that you have choices when it comes to treating this far-reaching condition. As our dentist explains here, the most common approach to sleep …
For many in Glendale and Phoenix, sleep apnea is responsible for countless nights of unproductive rest. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that can lead to serious medical risks such as depression, stroke, heart attack and diabetes. Snoring is a major symptom of sleep apnea, and can signal more than just a need for earplugs …
It is staggering to note just how many Americans suffer from sleep apnea like many of the patients at Desert Smiles Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry in Glendale, Arizona. Sleep apnea, or the disorder characterized by repeated breathing obstructions during the night that prevent a restful slumber, impacts roughly 18 million Americans, according to the American …
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Sleep Apnea is a respiratory disorder in which breathing is continuously disrupted during sleep. Several options are available to correct the syndrome and allow Desert Smiles patients to breathe properly while achieving more restful sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is most common, and it should be taken seriously as it can lead to suffocation should …
Untreated sleep apnea can cause headaches, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks. While this serious health condition is readily treatable, effective treatments have typically required that patients wear an oral appliance to bed or sleep with an obtrusive machine. But the FDA has recently approved a new implant that could improve treatment success rates. …
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According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, approximately 90 million Americans snore during sleep and 22 million suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between snoring and sleep apnea, even if you know the causes and symptoms of both. At Desert Smiles, Dr. Wilcox takes great care …
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