by Chris Barnard | May 24, 2011 | Sleep Apnea
“Sleep apnea, actually, is a pretty common condition which is most likely under-diagnosed and under-evaluated because many people don’t realize that they have it.” It’s become such a huge health problem in America and has been linked to the “obesity epidemic, high...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 28, 2011 | Sleep Apnea
According to The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), motor vehicle accidents due to “drowsy driving” account for $48 billion in medical costs each year. Sleepiness in today’s workplace causes another $150 billion in lost productivity and mistakes. A...
by Chris Barnard | Feb 3, 2011 | Sleep Apnea
Not getting enough sleep is a problem most of us can identify with. Daily responsibilities, stress, sleeping habits, and even too much caffeine, all negatively impact how restful our nighttime slumber actually is. But how about our kids? We figure if they’re in bed on...
by Chris Barnard | Dec 30, 2010 | Sleep Apnea
According to the National Institutes of Health, over 12 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. And loud chronic snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, and is probably one of the most identifiable indicators of potential breathing and/or airway problems....
by Chris Barnard | Oct 25, 2010 | Sleep Apnea
The jokes we hear while sitting in the dental chair getting our bi-annual mouth spelunking can get tiresome, but that’s not what we’re talking about here. And we already know dental jokes are only funny to the doctor, but at least someone’s getting a kick out of it!...
by Chris Barnard | Oct 23, 2010 | Sleep Apnea
How can our dentists help us get a better night’s sleep? Lots of things can cause sleeplessness; stress, anxiety, and yes – even the alignment of our jaw, or what dentists refer to as our “bite.” And what may be more shocking, is that even the position of our tongue...