osa Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/tag/osa/ Tue, 31 May 2016 17:48:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png osa Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/tag/osa/ 32 32 Effective Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece Treatments https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/effective-sleep-apnea-mouthpiece-treatments/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/effective-sleep-apnea-mouthpiece-treatments/#respond Tue, 31 May 2016 17:48:35 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=431 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 wear as they try to sleep. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Bogrow if you’ve tried CPAP and desire to obtain an alternative effective treatment for your snoring and sleep apnea. Discover Relief for Your Snoring & Sleep Seeking treatment for your severe snoring can lead to the discovery of a sleep disorder that you may not be aware of. A sleep study done by your physician is the first step to receiving an official diagnosis and effective treatment. Dr. Bogrow and his fellow associates offer a variety of dental mouthpieces that help alleviate your snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. Improve your sleep and quality of life by learning more about our treatments and see which one will work best for you. Here are the different types of oral appliances we offer at Michigan Sleep Apnea Center: SomnoDent® The SUAD™ Device The Narval™ The EMA The Tap 3 The Benefits of a Sleep Apnea Dental Mouthpiece Oral mouthpieces are silent, easy-to-use, small and convenient to take anywhere you go, and most importantly, comfortable while you sleep. It’s time to throw away your huge, obnoxious CPAP machine and replace it with a more effective alternative. Here at the Michigan Sleep Apnea Center, we will customize your mouthpiece through detailed depictions of your mouth so we can ensure you are receiving personalized treatment that will deliver remarkable results.

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]]> 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 wear as they try to sleep. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Bogrow if you’ve tried CPAP and desire to obtain an alternative effective treatment for your snoring and sleep apnea.

Discover Relief for Your Snoring & Sleep

Seeking treatment for your severe snoring can lead to the discovery of a sleep disorder that you may not be aware of. A sleep study done by your physician is the first step to receiving an official diagnosis and effective treatment. Dr. Bogrow and his fellow associates offer a variety of dental mouthpieces that help alleviate your snoring and sleep apnea symptoms.
Improve your sleep and quality of life by learning more about our treatments and see which one will work best for you. Here are the different types of oral appliances we offer at Michigan Sleep Apnea Center:

  • SomnoDent®
  • The SUAD™ Device
  • The Narval™
  • The EMA
  • The Tap 3

The Benefits of a Sleep Apnea Dental Mouthpiece

Oral mouthpieces are silent, easy-to-use, small and convenient to take anywhere you go, and most importantly, comfortable while you sleep. It’s time to throw away your huge, obnoxious CPAP machine and replace it with a more effective alternative. Here at the Michigan Sleep Apnea Center, we will customize your mouthpiece through detailed depictions of your mouth so we can ensure you are receiving personalized treatment that will deliver remarkable results.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/effective-sleep-apnea-mouthpiece-treatments/feed/ 0 Is Your Snoring a Sign of a Serious Health Problem? [Update] https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/snoring-sign-serious-health-problem/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/snoring-sign-serious-health-problem/#respond Fri, 29 Apr 2016 04:22:01 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=422 Snoring is one of the most common sleep problems in the United States. People snore when the soft tissues of the upper airway vibrate as you breathe during sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, an estimated 90 million adults in the United States snore. There are many factors that can contribute to snoring and this can be a warning sign for serious sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea. We’ve put together a list of some of the top contributors that lead to snoring and ways to reduce its effects. An estimated 50% of those that snore also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. These tips can help to reduce snoring. That said, they are not a replacement for sleep apnea treatment. If you think you may have obstructive sleep apnea, schedule a visit with Dr. Bogrow to find the treatment that will help you to reclaim your sleep. Sleep Position One major factor that can contribute to snoring is your sleep position. If you tend to sleep on your back, it may be one of the reasons you snore. When you sleep on your back, your tongue can collapse to the back of your throat, interfering with your breathing and causing you to snore. Some may find relief from snoring by sleeping on their side. Others may snore in any position. Heavy snoring, regardless of your sleeping position, is a sign that you should get tested for obstructive sleep apnea. Weight Your weight is another factor that may be contributing to your snoring. Obesity can cause extra tissue to develop around your neck which can then constrict your throat and lead to snoring. Weight loss is definitely part of the answer for treating this kind of snoring. That said, losing weight is easier said than done and those that snore due to being overweight are at a higher risk of also having a sleeping disorder like sleep apnea. While losing extra weight should be the goal in the long term, seeking treatment to treat snoring and sleep apnea should not be put off. Improving sleep quality will not only help you reduce other health risks, it can even help you lose weight. Getting the quality sleep you need will help you to think more clearly and it can improve your metabolism. Smoking Smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products can lead to problems that impede sleep quality. When you smoke, it can cause tissue inflammation in your throat. According to a study performed by Dr. Karl Franklin from the University Hospital in Umeå, Sweden, both smokers and ex-smokers were more likely to suffer from habitual snoring than non-smokers. Additionally, non-smokers were more likely to suffer from habitual snoring if they were exposed to daily smoking from someone else in their home. There is a multitude of health benefits for those that are able to quit smoking. It’s no easy task to quit smoking. That being said, quitting will not only improve your sleep quality, it may even help your housemates snore less as well. Alcohol For many Americans, it’s completely normal to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. A glass of red wine can even have a positive effect on your cardiovascular system. But alcohol can also have many detrimental effects, especially when consumed in excess. Alcohol is classified as a depressant and can work as a muscle relaxer for your throat. When alcohol is consumed before going to bed, your throat can relax more than normal. These relaxed throat muscles constrict the airway and can cause you to snore. This can cause people that would not normally snore to do so and can create a potentially serious health risk for those that already habitually snore. If you suffer from habitual snoring, you may have obstructive sleep apnea. Getting diagnosed and treated can have major positive effects on both your quality of sleep and your quality of life, Your Sleep Apnea Dentist in Southfield At Bogrow and Associates Dental Center for Sleep Apnea and Snoring, we understand the importance of quality sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to major health complications including hypertension and heart disease. Schedule Your Visit Today! If you habitually snore, you may have sleep apnea. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Bogrow today and he will work with you to find the treatment that’s best for your specific needs. Call us today or visit our website to learn how Bogrow and Associates can get you the sleep you deserve.

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]]> Snoring is one of the most common sleep problems in the United States. People snore when the soft tissues of the upper airway vibrate as you breathe during sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, an estimated 90 million adults in the United States snore.
There are many factors that can contribute to snoring and this can be a warning sign for serious sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea. We’ve put together a list of some of the top contributors that lead to snoring and ways to reduce its effects.
An estimated 50% of those that snore also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. These tips can help to reduce snoring. That said, they are not a replacement for sleep apnea treatment. If you think you may have obstructive sleep apnea, schedule a visit with Dr. Bogrow to find the treatment that will help you to reclaim your sleep.

Sleep Position

One major factor that can contribute to snoring is your sleep position. If you tend to sleep on your back, it may be one of the reasons you snore. When you sleep on your back, your tongue can collapse to the back of your throat, interfering with your breathing and causing you to snore. Some may find relief from snoring by sleeping on their side. Others may snore in any position.
Heavy snoring, regardless of your sleeping position, is a sign that you should get tested for obstructive sleep apnea.

Weight

Your weight is another factor that may be contributing to your snoring. Obesity can cause extra tissue to develop around your neck which can then constrict your throat and lead to snoring. Weight loss is definitely part of the answer for treating this kind of snoring. That said, losing weight is easier said than done and those that snore due to being overweight are at a higher risk of also having a sleeping disorder like sleep apnea.
While losing extra weight should be the goal in the long term, seeking treatment to treat snoring and sleep apnea should not be put off. Improving sleep quality will not only help you reduce other health risks, it can even help you lose weight. Getting the quality sleep you need will help you to think more clearly and it can improve your metabolism.

Smoking

Smoking cigarettes or other tobacco products can lead to problems that impede sleep quality. When you smoke, it can cause tissue inflammation in your throat. According to a study performed by Dr. Karl Franklin from the University Hospital in Umeå, Sweden, both smokers and ex-smokers were more likely to suffer from habitual snoring than non-smokers. Additionally, non-smokers were more likely to suffer from habitual snoring if they were exposed to daily smoking from someone else in their home.
There is a multitude of health benefits for those that are able to quit smoking. It’s no easy task to quit smoking. That being said, quitting will not only improve your sleep quality, it may even help your housemates snore less as well.

Alcohol

For many Americans, it’s completely normal to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. A glass of red wine can even have a positive effect on your cardiovascular system. But alcohol can also have many detrimental effects, especially when consumed in excess. Alcohol is classified as a depressant and can work as a muscle relaxer for your throat. When alcohol is consumed before going to bed, your throat can relax more than normal. These relaxed throat muscles constrict the airway and can cause you to snore.
This can cause people that would not normally snore to do so and can create a potentially serious health risk for those that already habitually snore. If you suffer from habitual snoring, you may have obstructive sleep apnea. Getting diagnosed and treated can have major positive effects on both your quality of sleep and your quality of life,

Your Sleep Apnea Dentist in Southfield

At Bogrow and Associates Dental Center for Sleep Apnea and Snoring, we understand the importance of quality sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to major health complications including hypertension and heart disease.

Schedule Your Visit Today!

If you habitually snore, you may have sleep apnea. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Bogrow today and he will work with you to find the treatment that’s best for your specific needs. Call us today or visit our website to learn how Bogrow and Associates can get you the sleep you deserve.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/snoring-sign-serious-health-problem/feed/ 0 The Utility of the Elbow Sign in the Diagnosis of OSA https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/utility-of-the-elbow-sign-diagnosis-osa/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/utility-of-the-elbow-sign-diagnosis-osa/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:45:11 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=387 Is this the future of triaging patients for potential OSA? This has been a long-standing process by partners of people who snore or in some cases stop breathing. Who knew we were helping to lead a medical advancement? All I was trying to do was get a good night’s sleep. A small clinical observation reported by co-author Mark Fenton, MD, of the University of Saskatchewan reported that among patients with partners a repeated statement made by partners was the need to poke or elbow patients who snore loudly or stop breathing to help restore regular breathing. This led to Fenton’s team developing a questionnaire that consists of just two questions: 1) Do you get elbowed for snoring too loudly? and/or 2) Do you get poked/elbowed because you stop breathing? Fenton states that “The questionnaire would be easy to incorporate into a clinical history and use in the diagnosis of OSA.” Since this study was only done in one center a more thorough case study would need to be completed to form a true result validating practical use of the questions in diagnosing OSA.

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]]> Is this the future of triaging patients for potential OSA? This has been a long-standing process by partners of people who snore or in some cases stop breathing. Who knew we were helping to lead a medical advancement? All I was trying to do was get a good night’s sleep.
A small clinical observation reported by co-author Mark Fenton, MD, of the University of Saskatchewan reported that among patients with partners a repeated statement made by partners was the need to poke or elbow patients who snore loudly or stop breathing to help restore regular breathing. This led to Fenton’s team developing a questionnaire that consists of just two questions: 1) Do you get elbowed for snoring too loudly? and/or 2) Do you get poked/elbowed because you stop breathing?
Fenton states that “The questionnaire would be easy to incorporate into a clinical history and use in the diagnosis of OSA.” Since this study was only done in one center a more thorough case study would need to be completed to form a true result validating practical use of the questions in diagnosing OSA.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/utility-of-the-elbow-sign-diagnosis-osa/feed/ 0 Oral Appliance Therapy Guideline Released https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/oral-appliance-therapy-guideline-released/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/oral-appliance-therapy-guideline-released/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2015 21:49:02 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=384 The Guideline, jointly issued by the AADSM and AASM, is great news for both patients who are CPAP intolerant, and dentists who deliver Dental Sleep Medicine. This Guideline is great news for patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as it endorses a more collaborative approach between the dental and medical communities. The Guideline specifically supports a qualified dentist fabricating a custom, titrate-able device, once a sleep physician prescribes an oral appliance for the treatment of OSA. AADSM President Kathleen Bennett, DDS. states “Communication and teamwork between sleep physicians and dentists are essential in delivering exceptional patient care. The new Guideline paves the way for a more collaborative relationship, which underscores the indispensable role a dentist plays in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” Earl K Bogrow DDS is a Diplomate of the prestigious American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and now dedicates his practice exclusively to Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA & snoring.

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]]> The Guideline, jointly issued by the AADSM and AASM, is great news for both patients who are CPAP intolerant, and dentists who deliver Dental Sleep Medicine.
This Guideline is great news for patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as it endorses a more collaborative approach between the dental and medical communities.
The Guideline specifically supports a qualified dentist fabricating a custom, titrate-able device, once a sleep physician prescribes an oral appliance for the treatment of OSA.
AADSM President Kathleen Bennett, DDS. states “Communication and teamwork between sleep physicians and dentists are essential in delivering exceptional patient care. The new Guideline paves the way for a more collaborative relationship, which underscores the indispensable role a dentist plays in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.”
Earl K Bogrow DDS is a Diplomate of the prestigious American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and now dedicates his practice exclusively to Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA & snoring.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/oral-appliance-therapy-guideline-released/feed/ 0 OSA May Affect Blood Flow Response in the Brain https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/osa-may-affect-blood-flow-response-brain/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/osa-may-affect-blood-flow-response-brain/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:42:13 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=187 People think obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) simply causes poor-quality sleep. Recent studies suggest, however, that there may be more to it than that. Indeed, results from specialized MRIs designed to monitor brain activity indicated a weakened blood flow response in some patients suffering from OSA. People affected by OSA often experience decreased perfusion, the heart’s ability to pump oxygenated blood to parts of the body, and inadequate blood regulation in the brain. to determine the effect OSA had on blood flow in the brain, researchers subjected study participants, with and without OSA, to global blood volume and oxygen dependent signals, which allowed the visual assessment of differences in blood flow response during three activities: a breathing exercise that raised the pressure in the chest, a hand grip challenge, and the submersion of one foot in icy water. While participants had fairly comparable results during the breathing activity, a weaker blood flow response was recorded in participants with OSA in the other two challenges. The study suggests that the part of the brain affected by OSA may delay the transmission of nerve signals from the arms and legs regarding sensation and muscle movement. Thus, the weakened blood flow response seems to directly impact nerve response. This idea is supported by the fact that the breathing exercise, which resulted in similar measurements between participants, did not require muscle movement, therefore not eliciting the same response from the brain as the other two activities. While the study did not address additional OSA-related problems, these findings can lead to more informed diagnosis and treatment.

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]]> People think obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) simply causes poor-quality sleep. Recent studies suggest, however, that there may be more to it than that. Indeed, results from specialized MRIs designed to monitor brain activity indicated a weakened blood flow response in some patients suffering from OSA.
People affected by OSA often experience decreased perfusion, the heart’s ability to pump oxygenated blood to parts of the body, and inadequate blood regulation in the brain. to determine the effect OSA had on blood flow in the brain, researchers subjected study participants, with and without OSA, to global blood volume and oxygen dependent signals, which allowed the visual assessment of differences in blood flow response during three activities: a breathing exercise that raised the pressure in the chest, a hand grip challenge, and the submersion of one foot in icy water.
While participants had fairly comparable results during the breathing activity, a weaker blood flow response was recorded in participants with OSA in the other two challenges.
The study suggests that the part of the brain affected by OSA may delay the transmission of nerve signals from the arms and legs regarding sensation and muscle movement. Thus, the weakened blood flow response seems to directly impact nerve response. This idea is supported by the fact that the breathing exercise, which resulted in similar measurements between participants, did not require muscle movement, therefore not eliciting the same response from the brain as the other two activities.
While the study did not address additional OSA-related problems, these findings can lead to more informed diagnosis and treatment.

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