How Quality Sleep Changes Your Life
If you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, you’re not alone. In fact, sleep apnea impacts over 20 million Americans. Research links sleep apnea to a number of serious health risks including strokes and heart disease. Seeking treatment is vital for optimal health. There are many treatments available and it has never been easier to get diagnosed. Here are some of the ways getting the quality sleep you deserve will change your life. Increase Your Energy It’s no secret that when you don’t get enough sleep you lack the energy you need to function at your best. Daytime …
The Dangers Of Leaving Sleep Apnea Untreated
Sleep apnea might seem like it’s just extreme snoring, but leaving this sleep disorder untreated can lead to serious damage to your health. Screening for sleep apnea can help diagnose the problem, allowing Dr. Bogrow to help manage and treat the causes and symptoms with a variety of different options depending on your needs. Is It Sleep Apnea or Snoring? Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes disruptions in the breathing while you sleep. These disruptions can be caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits or by obstructions in your airway that prevent you from being able to breathe. While it might …
Nine Need-to-Know Facts About the CPAP Device
So, you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and a machine called CPAP has been recommended as a course of treatment. CPAP machines might look and sound pretty terrifying at the beginning, but understanding how it works can help put your mind at ease. After a brief period of discomfort to adjust to this treatment, you’ll be able to begin enjoying a better night’s rest. At Bogrow and Associates, your Southfield dentist wants to make sure that you are educated about your CPAP and its benefits to help alleviate any concerns. What is CPAP? CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, uses …
Effective Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece Treatments
Why Patients Are Using Oral Appliances Over CPAP Oral appliance therapy is a viable treatment that works to correct nighttime snoring and disruptive sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea. Worn during your night’s sleep, the dental mouthpiece fits similarly as to a sports mouth guard. The mouthpiece keeps your bottom jaw pulled slightly forward to help keep your airway unobstructed and open while you sleep. Patients have been altering to this treatment instead of CPAP because they are much more comfortable and convenient. CPAP may work for many, but others find these machines to be claustrophobic, noisy, and unbearable to …
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