What are the Pros and Cons of Using A Dental Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece?
If you have sleep apnea, you may find that you wake up all through the night. You probably don’t know what a good night’s sleep really is. If you visit Bogrow & Associates, you will hear Dr. Bogrow talk about a non-surgical option to treat sleep apnea and snoring, known as an oral or dental appliance or sleep apnea mouthpiece. How does a sleep apnea mouthpiece work? An oral appliance helps keep your airway open while you sleep. This allows you to breathe without interruptions. Each mouthpiece is custom-fitted by Dr. Bogrow to ensure effectiveness and a comfortable fit. Oral …
How Sleep Deprivation Damages Your Health
Ever felt like a zombie because of lack of sleep? Even if you miss just one night of sleep, you can feel drowsy and sluggish the next day. You probably won’t have a lot of energy and you may be irritable. It is estimated that about one-third of the adults in the US suffer from sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep affects how you think and feel. Short-term impacts are often very noticeable. But if you go for longer periods of time without enough sleep, you increase the risks of having long-term physical and mental problems. It’s important to get adequate …
Is your child at risk for sleep apnea ADHD?
Over the last few years, there has been more notice of children who have difficulty focusing, are hyperactive, and exhibit impulsive behavior. Educators, physicians, scientists, and even policymakers have labeled children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. It’s become a crisis across the nation. They have considered various possibilities as causes, including brain development, exposure to lead, the push for earlier academics. But for some children, it might not be ADHD causing these and other behaviors. It’s possible they have Sleep Apnea ADHD.n. What if it’s something like lack of good sleep? Researchers have turned their attention to this …
What are CPAP Alternatives?
For those people who have difficulty sleeping, especially those diagnosed with sleep apnea, the CPAP has been the go-to treatment. The Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device is an effective treatment option for many people, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Some people find wearing a mask that covers their mouth and nose to be cumbersome and intrusive. Fortunately, for those who cannot use a CPAP, there are other alternative treatment options available. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? OSA is a condition that affects breathing while you are sleeping. A partial or complete blockage of the airway occurs during sleep. …