A Look at the 2015 Oral Appliance Clinical Practice Guideline
Published on July 30, 2015 Two dentists from the joint AASM-AADSM task force discuss the updated guideline for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliance therapy. By Sheri G. Katz, DDS, and Leslie C. Dort, DDS Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recognized by the medical community as a serious disease that requires diligent care and treatment by a dedicated team. Over the past 20 years, dentists have become a bigger part of this sleep team, working alongside sleep physicians, primary care providers, and other medical colleagues to facilitate care and optimize the protocol for how and …
TMJ and Its Link to Headaches, Sleep Apnea
July 23, 2015 BY PETER BLAIS, RPSGT Nearly everyone on occasion experiences a throbbing headache that interferes with concentration at work or school or saps the joy from the day. For many people, the pain can be traced back to their teeth, their bite relationship, and the alignment of the lower jaw, which may also lead to a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), says Fred Abeles, DDS. “Pain doesn’t happen randomly or because of bad luck,” says Abeles, who is author of the bookBreak Away: The New Method for Treating Chronic Headaches, Migraines and TMJ Without Medication. “There’s a cause and effect …
Children With Sleep Apnea Face Health and Cognitive Issues
One to 4 percent of all children have obstructive sleep apnea, but many go undiagnosed and untreated. “As many as 25 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD may in fact have obstructive sleep apnea,” says one expert. By Magaly Olivero June 9, 2015 | 9:42 a.m. EDT Is your hyperactive child having trouble learning at school? Does your son constantly toss and turn at night? Can you hear your daughter’s irregular breathing during sleep? All of these symptoms could be the result of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious but treatable disorder that can lead to health problems, behavioral issues and learning difficulties …
WWhy You Snore More As You Get Older And What You Can Do About It
The Huffington Post | By Yagana Shah Posted: 07/06/2015 6:02 am EDT No, you’re not imagining things. Your partner’s snoring probably has gotten worse over the years. You’ve tried everything from ear plugs to sleeping in different beds but nothing seems to drown out the inexplicably loud throaty sounds coming from your partner at night. We spoke to sleep specialist Rafael Pelayo of the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center to find out exactly what causes snoring and why it gets worse with age. “It can start at any age,” Pelayo says, noting that it does occur more often as we age. …
Not Just a Man’s Disease — Women Get Sleep Apnea Too!
Posted: 09/19/2014 8:24 am EDT Decades ago, heart disease was thought of as a “man’s disease” before well-targeted public education campaigns increased cardiac illness recognition among women and its profound impact on their health. Similarly, one of the most common sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has received a masculine label. Granted, OSA affects half as many women as men, but it is far from rare — about 6 percent of women suffer from this condition [1]. The lack of awareness in the medical community about the impact of OSA on women is partly rooted in gender bias and partly …
Take A Closer Look at Your Heart and Sleep Apnea.
By Dr. Robert Rosenberg on May 19, 2015 It is a common misconception to view sleep apnea as a disease of obese men that leaves them sleepy. In fact, sleep apnea is a pervasive disorder that results in the dysfunction of many organ systems in our body. This association appears to be plainly obvious when it comes to heart disease. The relationship between sleep apnea and heart disease has become better understood in recent years. We know that over 50% of individuals who have heart attacks have sleep apnea. We also know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of …
Tongue Exercises Can Stop Snoring: Study
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock: I often find that my patients can benefit from tongue exercises since it can enhance their results when used with a custom made dental appliance for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Friday, 15 May 2015 05:14 PM A team of Brazilian and Colombian researchers has concluded that by using a technique of oropharyngeal mouth and tongue exercises, you could reduce snoring by 36 percent in frequency and 59 percent in intensity. Snoring is caused by vibrations of the tissues in the throat that relax during sleep and proceed to obstruct the pharynx. It can be …
Is your snoring a health hazard? How to find out.
Kim Painter, 8:39 a.m. EDT April 26, 2015 A loud snorer can wake up a whole household without having a clue. “There’s always a certain level of denial,” says Kathleen Bennett, a Cincinnati dentist who specializes in treating sleep breathing problems. “People come in all the time and say, ‘I have no problem sleeping, but my wife is complaining.’ ” If that rings a bell, sleep experts say, it could be time for a chat with your doctor. You may have a case of physically harmless, if annoying, snoring — or your snoring could be a sign of a more serious …
Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence Lower with CPAP.
Published on April 20, 2015 CPAP use was associated with a significant reduction in the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to an analysis of data from past research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Clinical Electrophysiology. Researchers from the New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City performed a meta-analysis of seven studies including 1,087 patients to determine if CPAP reduced the recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with OSA. The analysis found that CPAP use was associated with a 42% relative risk reduction in atrial fibrillation …
Alternative Snoring Treatment Getting Rave Reviews.
Posted: Mar 03, 2015 2:12 PM CST Updated: Mar 04, 2015 3:28 PM CST Norman Roby’s dentist helped him find a new snoring treatment. (Source: WAFF) DECATUR, AL (WAFF) – Norman Roby says his snoring was pretty bad. He says he never felt rested and had a tendency to nap during the day. Finally he sought help. “I did a sleep study over at Decatur General, at the time, and they determined that I was suffering from Sleep apnea, so I used a C-pap for a long time.” C-pap, or continuous positive airway pressure machines, have long been the standard treatment for …
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