You are certain that you slept a good eight hours, but you awaken only to find that you have a terrible headache. You are also feeling lethargic and quite irritable. Perhaps sleep apnea may be to blame for your constant inability to function or feel rested. Today, our team at Walnut Pond Dentistry explores 5
Does your snoring keep your partner awake at night? While this can be an inconvenience, your snoring may be an indicator of a much bigger problem. While snoring is a normal condition for about forty-five percent of adults, twenty-five percent have a chronic and severe condition obstructing their breathing, called sleep apnea. It may surprise
Sawing logs. It’s a good description, but what does snoring really sound like? The average snore hits 40-80 decibels. A 40-decibel sound is comparable to the background noise in a large, crowded theater; 80 is like a large truck going 50mph or a vacuum cleaner. No wonder snoring keeps roommates and spouses from getting adequate
Awareness of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has blossomed in recent years, and many people have been diagnosed and treated as a result. However, for many people this very common condition remains a silent threat to their overall short- and long-term health. Many people know a little bit about sleep apnea, but don’t know enough about
Do you wake multiple times during the night? Does your partner constantly complain about your snoring? It is well known that sleep disorders can increase the risk for other health concerns such as dementia, stroke, heart disease, and more. But did you know that poor sleep can have a considerable impact on your job performance
