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 | 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...
by Chris Barnard | Oct 12, 2010 | Sleep Apnea
Unlike snoring which results in partial blockage, sleep apnea is caused by the complete blockage of the airway during sleep resulting in no air reaching the lungs for ten to ninety seconds. The result is: – Tiredness and fatigue – Irritability –...
