Sleep apnea is an epidemic! Every night, millions of people miss out on countless hours of sleep because of the condition—and even worse, many more cases go completely undiagnosed! But before you can receive a diagnosis and receive sleep apnea therapy, you might have to undergo an at-home sleep apnea test. Here’s what you can expect throughout this process and some things you can do to prepare yourself for it.

Are you battling daily fatigue? Is your partner sleeping in another room because of your snoring? You may have sleep apnea, a condition that causes frequent pauses in breathing from an obstruction in the upper airway. It results from the soft tissues in the back of the mouth or tongue collapsing, which narrows the airway. Unfortunately, a bad night’s rest isn’t the only complication of the disorder. You can be at risk of life-threatening health issues without any treatment. Your physician will set up a sleep study to confirm the condition, but they may also ask you to start a diary. A sleep diary can be invaluable when creating a personalized plan to help you breathe better.

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Like most people, you probably feel pumped up and excited for summer activities. There’ll be vacations, barbeques, festivals, and more! It’s enough to think that nothing about the season could ruin your mood. However, it would help if you kept in mind that summer can hurt sleep quality. Even if you’re living it up during these dog days, you might be tossing and turning at night. Therefore, your local sleep dentist is here to offer some advice. Read on to learn why this season can conflict with sleep and three ways to overcome the problem.

At least 22 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); however, 80% of cases aren’t diagnosed. Although up to 9% of adults have the sleep disorder, there’s a lot of misinformation about the condition, contributing to the number of undiagnosed cases. Don’t let common sleep apnea myths place you at risk of potentially deadly complications. Here are the facts you need about 4 OSA rumors.

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If you’re like 13-24% of people worldwide, you may strongly fear dentists. Such dental anxiety can be a serious problem, especially if it makes treatment really stressful. Some sufferers even forego dental care just to avoid dealing with it.

Fortunately, dental sedation can help you finally relax and get the care you need without stress. To find out how, read the below answers to three frequently asked questions about sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is widely known for its anti-anxiety benefits. So, if you don’t struggle with a fear of the dentist, then you may have not thought twice about it. However, there is much more to this calming solution. If you’re interested in learning all about the benefits of sedation dentistry, then read on!