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Sleep Disorders and Depression
Sleep health library Sleep Disorders and DepressionOctober 11, 2017 Normal sleep is a restorative state. However, when sleep is disrupted or inadequate, it can lead to increased fatigue, anxiety, and irritability. Stop The Cycle! – Talk today to your medical...
Summer Sleep Tips
Sleep health library Summer Sleep TipsJune 21, 2017 The summer often brings a change in the weather and a change in our routines. For those with a sleep disorder, this can mean a disruption to healthy sleep patterns. Here are a few tips to maintain restful nights...
Sleep Awareness Week April 23-29 2017
Sleep health library Sleep Awareness Week April 23-29 2017April 26, 2017 Did you know the more hours of sleep we get, the higher our feelings of VITALITY, OPTIMISM, & GOOD HEALTH?! However, improvement peaks & levels at eight hours of sleep. Stop procrastinating...
OSA Therapy Choice and Compliance
Sleep health library OSA Therapy Choice and ComplianceMarch 30, 2017 The two most common therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea are continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement splints (oral appliance). These two therapies have similar benefits...
A Case For The Patient Treatment Pathway For Oral Device Therapy
Sleep health library A Case For The Patient Treatment Pathway For Oral Device TherapyMarch 22, 2017 Featured in the March 2017 edition of Dental Sleep Medicine Insider Magazine is article A Case For The Patient Treatment Pathway For Oral Device Therapy By Jagdeep...
Does skipping CPAP for one night really matter?
Sleep health library Does skipping CPAP for one night really matter?March 8, 2017 A recent study found that sleep apnea, even for one night, can affect blood pressure. "After just six hours of fluctuating oxygen levels, similar to what happens with sleep apnea, the...
North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium 2017
Sleep health library North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium 2017February 21, 2017 The North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium was this past weekend. This year’s event was a great opportunity for leaders in dental sleep. We’re glad many of our dentist...
Heart Disease and Sleep Apnea are a Dangerous Combination
Sleep health library Heart Disease and Sleep Apnea are a Dangerous CombinationFebruary 17, 2017 Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common in patients with cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and atrial...
Increase physician referrals for Dental Sleep by billing In-Network
Sleep health library Increase physician referrals for Dental Sleep by billing In-NetworkFebruary 3, 2017 Has your dental office been speaking and marketing to physicians about oral appliances but receive fewer referrals than expected? One reason may be that you are...
2017: Get More Sleep
Sleep health library 2017: Get More SleepDecember 31, 2016 It’s resolution time yet again. Each year we make promises to improve our lives in the coming year. We vow to exercise more, eat less, make new friends and reduce stress along the way. It’s no secret that...
FIND OUT YOUR SLEEP HEALTH SCORE – You could be at risk
Sleep health library FIND OUT YOUR SLEEP HEALTH SCORE – You could be at risk The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of daytime sleepiness. A score of 10 or more is considered sleepy. A score of 18 or more is very sleepy. If you score 10 or more on...
DO YOU OR YOUR PARTNER SNORE?
Sleep health library DO YOU OR YOUR PARTNER SNORE? Snoring affects approximately 90 million American adults and is a common problem among all ages and both genders. It can cause disruptions to your own sleep and your bed-partner's sleep. It can lead to fragmented and...