snoring Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/tag/snoring/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:19:03 +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 snoring Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/tag/snoring/ 32 32 5 Simple Exercises to Stop Snoring https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/5-simple-exercises-to-stop-snoring/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:03:43 +0000 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=7522 Snoring can be a tough topic and a source of contention between roommates, spouses, and bed partners. Sometimes, it forces people to sleep in separate rooms. If you or your loved one snores, it’s natural to look for ways to reduce snoring so you can all get a better night’s sleep. Dr. Bogrow suggests some mouth and throat exercises that help tone muscles around the airway. It can help make snoring less noisy and less frequent. Just like any type of therapy or workout regimen, the exercises to stop snoring need to be done regularly to be effective. Why do we snore? How is it connected to sleep apnea? While you are sleeping, the area behind your tongue becomes narrower. The tissue relaxes and becomes floppier. As you inhale and exhale air is forced through the area and the loose tissue flutters. It might sound like a flag being whipped around by the wind. Snoring occurs when the airflow causes this tissue to vibrate. Obstructive sleep apnea is the result when these relaxed muscles relax enough to close the airway. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can cause disruptive sleep patterns and low oxygen while you are sleeping. How do mouth exercises help you stop snoring? Since snoring and sleep apnea are caused by loose and floppy airway muscles and poor tongue positioning, exercises are beneficial. Throat and mouth exercises help tone up the tongue and airway muscles and help promote breathing through the nose. You can compare it to going to the gym regularly. Just like lifting weights helps tone your arms, regular mouth and throat exercises help strengthen muscles related to breathing. When the muscles are toned, you should experience less snoring and fewer sleep apnea episodes. How often should I do the mouth exercises? When you visit Dr. Bogrow at Michigan Sleep Apnea Center, ask him about the types of mouth exercises that would be beneficial to you. You may also ask him how often they need to be done. For most people, Dr. Bogrow will recommend doing them for at least 10 minutes every day for three months. It can take some time to firm up the muscles and see tangible results. Just like other types of exercises, it can take some time. It’s not likely that you’ll see immediate results. 5 super Simple Exercises to Help You Stop Snoring and Get Better Sleep · Exercise 1 – put the tip of your tongue right behind your top front teeth. Slide it backward and then back to your teeth. Do this for three minutes. ·  Exercise 2 – Use your tongue to make a loud clicking sound by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Continue clicking your tongue for 15 seconds. Repeat this 10 times. ·  Exercise 3 – Hold your mouth open and contract the muscles at the back of your throat. Do this for 30 seconds. You can look in a mirror while doing this exercise to see the uvula moving up and down. ·  Exercise 4 – Try singing. Seriously! Singing increases muscle control in the soft palate and the throat. This can help reduce snoring when it’s caused by lax muscles. Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Bogrow These simple mouth exercises to stop snoring are just one option for reducing snoring. Chances are, if you snore a lot, you may actually have sleep apnea, which can be a life-threatening condition as it contributes to other health problems such as stroke.  At Michigan Sleep Apnea Center we offer a custom-fitted dental appliance for the treatment of sleep apnea. If you can’t tolerate CPAP or are looking for an alternative solution to CPAP,  contact us today to schedule your visit! Let us help you (and the rest of your household) get a better night’s sleep!

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]]> Snoring can be a tough topic and a source of contention between roommates, spouses, and bed partners. Sometimes, it forces people to sleep in separate rooms. If you or your loved one snores, it’s natural to look for ways to reduce snoring so you can all get a better night’s sleep. Dr. Bogrow suggests some mouth and throat exercises that help tone muscles around the airway. It can help make snoring less noisy and less frequent. Just like any type of therapy or workout regimen, the exercises to stop snoring need to be done regularly to be effective.

Why do we snore? How is it connected to sleep apnea?

While you are sleeping, the area behind your tongue becomes narrower. The tissue relaxes and becomes floppier. As you inhale and exhale air is forced through the area and the loose tissue flutters. It might sound like a flag being whipped around by the wind. Snoring occurs when the airflow causes this tissue to vibrate. Obstructive sleep apnea is the result when these relaxed muscles relax enough to close the airway. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea can cause disruptive sleep patterns and low oxygen while you are sleeping.

How do mouth exercises help you stop snoring?

Since snoring and sleep apnea are caused by loose and floppy airway muscles and poor tongue positioning, exercises are beneficial. Throat and mouth exercises help tone up the tongue and airway muscles and help promote breathing through the nose. You can compare it to going to the gym regularly. Just like lifting weights helps tone your arms, regular mouth and throat exercises help strengthen muscles related to breathing. When the muscles are toned, you should experience less snoring and fewer sleep apnea episodes.

How often should I do the mouth exercises?

When you visit Dr. Bogrow at Michigan Sleep Apnea Center, ask him about the types of mouth exercises that would be beneficial to you. You may also ask him how often they need to be done. For most people, Dr. Bogrow will recommend doing them for at least 10 minutes every day for three months. It can take some time to firm up the muscles and see tangible results. Just like other types of exercises, it can take some time. It’s not likely that you’ll see immediate results.

5 super Simple Exercises to Help You Stop Snoring and Get Better Sleep

· Exercise 1 – put the tip of your tongue right behind your top front teeth. Slide it backward and then back to your teeth. Do this for three minutes.

·  Exercise 2 – Use your tongue to make a loud clicking sound by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Continue clicking your tongue for 15 seconds. Repeat this 10 times.

·  Exercise 3 – Hold your mouth open and contract the muscles at the back of your throat. Do this for 30 seconds. You can look in a mirror while doing this exercise to see the uvula moving up and down.

·  Exercise 4 – Try singing. Seriously! Singing increases muscle control in the soft palate and the throat. This can help reduce snoring when it’s caused by lax muscles.

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Bogrow

These simple mouth exercises to stop snoring are just one option for reducing snoring. Chances are, if you snore a lot, you may actually have sleep apnea, which can be a life-threatening condition as it contributes to other health problems such as stroke.  At Michigan Sleep Apnea Center we offer a custom-fitted dental appliance for the treatment of sleep apnea. If you can’t tolerate CPAP or are looking for an alternative solution to CPAP,  contact us today to schedule your visit! Let us help you (and the rest of your household) get a better night’s sleep!

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]]> How Sleep Deprivation Damages Your Health https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/how-sleep-deprivation-damages-your-health/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:59:10 +0000 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=7507 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 sleep to avoid the problems getting inadequate sleep can cause. Types of Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation has three categories. These are based on a person’s specific circumstances. ·  Acute Sleep Deprivation happens over a short time period. Usually, it only lasts a few days at the most. For three or four days, sleep is significantly reduced. ·  Chronic Sleep Deprivation is also known as “insufficient sleep syndrome.” The American Academy of Sleep Medicine defines this type of sleep deprivation as a lack of sleep that continues for three or more months or longer. ·  Chronic Sleep Deficiency or insufficient sleep is ongoing sleep deprivation. This can be a total lack of sleep or poor sleep that occurs from disruptions or sleep fragmentation. Do You Have Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation? The main signs of sleep deprivation are being extremely sleepy during daytime hours, inability to concentrate, mood changes, and slower thinking. If you experience excessive sleepiness during the day you may have difficulty staying away. Sometimes, you may experience microsleeps where you doze off if you are still for just a few seconds. When you don’t get an adequate amount of sleep, it negatively affects you during the day.  Some of the symptoms you may not be getting good quality or sufficient amounts of sleep include: ·  Snoring during sleep ·  Gasping during sleep, or waking up struggling to breathe ·  Stop breathing during sleep ·  Slowed responses during the day when you are awake ·  Poorer than normal memory capabilities ·  Risky or poor decision-making ·  Reduced ability to pay attention ·  Fatigue and lack of energy even after a full night’s sleep ·  Extreme mood changes Your specific symptoms may depend on how serious your sleep deprivation is and whether it is chronic or acute. Genetics may play a role in the severity of symptoms. Using stimulants like caffeine may mask some of the symptoms. What Types of Health-Related Problems are Tied to Sleep Deprivation? The effects of sleep deprivation as well as sleep deficiency can be far-reaching and serious. Even acute sleep deprivation increases the risk of accidents and unintentional errors. Drowsy driving, slow reaction times, and microsleeps can become life-threatening problems. When you are deprived of adequate sleep you may struggle more to perform at work or school, and you may have mood changes that affect your personal relationships. Chronic sleep deprivation can be a contributor to many different health problems since sleep plays a crucial role in keeping all the body systems running properly. Some of the risks include: ·  Cardiovascular Disease – Sleep deficiency can increase your risk of cardiovascular problems like coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, or heart attack. ·  Obesity – Researchers have discovered that when people don’t get enough sleep they tend to consume more calories and carbs which can lead to obesity. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alters glucose metabolism, promotes insulin resistance, and is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes. ·  Diabetes –  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alters glucose metabolism, promotes insulin resistance, and is associated with development of type 2 diabetes. ·  Mental Health Issues – Sleep and mental health are closely related. Inadequate sleep is associated with conditions like bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. ·  Hormonal Abnormalities – Sleep aids the body in producing and regulating different hormone levels. Sleep deprivation potentially increases the susceptibility to hormonal problems. When to Call Dr. Bogrow If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea by a sleep physician and would like to pursue an alternative to CPAP, such as oral appliance therapy, or a dental mouthpiece, to treat your sleep deprivation caused by sleep apnea, or if you have any of the above-mentioned symptoms, take our online Sleep Assessment and receive your results from Dr. Bogrow of Earl K. Bogrow and Associates, your Michigan Sleep Apnea Center. Dr. Bogrow is one of the leading dentists who treat sleep apnea and is Board Certified in Michigan to treat sleep apnea. He practices in the Detroit metropolitan area. He will be able to evaluate your situation and determine if you are suffering from sleep deprivation and make the appropriate recommendations. If you are, Dr. Bogrow can provide you with a dental solution to a medical problem, covered by insurance, to ensure you get better and longer sleep.

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]]> 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 sleep to avoid the problems getting inadequate sleep can cause.

Types of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation has three categories. These are based on a person’s specific circumstances.

·  Acute Sleep Deprivation happens over a short time period. Usually, it only lasts a few days at the most. For three or four days, sleep is significantly reduced.

·  Chronic Sleep Deprivation is also known as “insufficient sleep syndrome.” The American Academy of Sleep Medicine defines this type of sleep deprivation as a lack of sleep that continues for three or more months or longer.

·  Chronic Sleep Deficiency or insufficient sleep is ongoing sleep deprivation. This can be a total lack of sleep or poor sleep that occurs from disruptions or sleep fragmentation.

Do You Have Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation?

The main signs of sleep deprivation are being extremely sleepy during daytime hours, inability to concentrate, mood changes, and slower thinking. If you experience excessive sleepiness during the day you may have difficulty staying away. Sometimes, you may experience microsleeps where you doze off if you are still for just a few seconds. When you don’t get an adequate amount of sleep, it negatively affects you during the day.  Some of the symptoms you may not be getting good quality or sufficient amounts of sleep include:

·  Snoring during sleep

·  Gasping during sleep, or waking up struggling to breathe

·  Stop breathing during sleep

·  Slowed responses during the day when you are awake

·  Poorer than normal memory capabilities

·  Risky or poor decision-making

·  Reduced ability to pay attention

·  Fatigue and lack of energy even after a full night’s sleep

·  Extreme mood changes

Your specific symptoms may depend on how serious your sleep deprivation is and whether it is chronic or acute. Genetics may play a role in the severity of symptoms. Using stimulants like caffeine may mask some of the symptoms.

What Types of Health-Related Problems are Tied to Sleep Deprivation?

The effects of sleep deprivation as well as sleep deficiency can be far-reaching and serious. Even acute sleep deprivation increases the risk of accidents and unintentional errors. Drowsy driving, slow reaction times, and microsleeps can become life-threatening problems. When you are deprived of adequate sleep you may struggle more to perform at work or school, and you may have mood changes that affect your personal relationships.

Chronic sleep deprivation can be a contributor to many different health problems since sleep plays a crucial role in keeping all the body systems running properly. Some of the risks include:

·  Cardiovascular Disease – Sleep deficiency can increase your risk of cardiovascular problems like coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, or heart attack.

·  Obesity – Researchers have discovered that when people don’t get enough sleep they tend to consume more calories and carbs which can lead to obesity. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alters glucose metabolism, promotes insulin resistance, and is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes.

·  Diabetes –  Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) alters glucose metabolism, promotes insulin resistance, and is associated with development of type 2 diabetes.

·  Mental Health Issues – Sleep and mental health are closely related. Inadequate sleep is associated with conditions like bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression.

·  Hormonal Abnormalities – Sleep aids the body in producing and regulating different hormone levels. Sleep deprivation potentially increases the susceptibility to hormonal problems.

When to Call Dr. Bogrow

If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea by a sleep physician and would like to pursue an alternative to CPAP, such as oral appliance therapy, or a dental mouthpiece, to treat your sleep deprivation caused by sleep apnea, or if you have any of the above-mentioned symptoms, take our online Sleep Assessment and receive your results from Dr. Bogrow of Earl K. Bogrow and Associates, your Michigan Sleep Apnea Center. Dr. Bogrow is one of the leading dentists who treat sleep apnea and is Board Certified in Michigan to treat sleep apnea. He practices in the Detroit metropolitan area. He will be able to evaluate your situation and determine if you are suffering from sleep deprivation and make the appropriate recommendations. If you are, Dr. Bogrow can provide you with a dental solution to a medical problem, covered by insurance, to ensure you get better and longer sleep.

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]]> 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 Six Tricks to Help You Stop Snoring https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/six-tricks-to-help-you-stop-snoring/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/six-tricks-to-help-you-stop-snoring/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:12:21 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=381 Help may be available for the 37 million Americans who snore (and their partners), thanks to a new therapy. The treatment is called oral myofunctional therapy. The treatment employs a series of exercises to strengthen the tongue and soft palate. Exercises are particularly beneficial for individuals with mild to moderate snoring who do not have sleep apnea. Studies show these exercises may reduce snoring by as much as 36 percent. To perform oral myofunctional therapy, repeat the following exercises 20 times: Press your tongue against the top of your mouth and slide it backward. Suck your entire tongue upward so that it is flush with the roof of your mouth. Push the bottom of your tongue against the floor of your mouth. Make sure the tip of your tongue continues to touch the bottom of your lower teeth. Say “ahh” while you lift the roof of your mouth and uvula. With clean hands, press your right index finger against the inside of your left cheek. Use your cheek muscles to press against your finger. Repeat the exercise on the other cheek. When chewing, make sure you alternate using each side of your mouth so that you chew evenly.

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]]> Help may be available for the 37 million Americans who snore (and their partners), thanks to a new therapy.
The treatment is called oral myofunctional therapy.
The treatment employs a series of exercises to strengthen the tongue and soft palate. Exercises are particularly beneficial for individuals with mild to moderate snoring who do not have sleep apnea.
Studies show these exercises may reduce snoring by as much as 36 percent.
To perform oral myofunctional therapy, repeat the following exercises 20 times:

  • Press your tongue against the top of your mouth and slide it backward.
  • Suck your entire tongue upward so that it is flush with the roof of your mouth.
  • Push the bottom of your tongue against the floor of your mouth. Make sure the tip of your
    tongue continues to touch the bottom of your lower teeth.
  • Say “ahh” while you lift the roof of your mouth and uvula.
  • With clean hands, press your right index finger against the inside of your left cheek. Use your
    cheek muscles to press against your finger. Repeat the exercise on the other cheek.
  • When chewing, make sure you alternate using each side of your mouth so that you chew
    evenly.

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