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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:56:01 -0400
Veteran Sleep Apnea
The sound of sleep disturbed is a common symptom of sleep apnea.The disorder linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, heart disease, even strokes, now being diagnosed in a growing number of military veterans....Continue
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:45:53 -0400
To Not Sleep, Perchance to Shorten Your Life
Shortchanging yourself on sleep could shave years off a man's life.So claims a new study that found men who reported having insomnia or who slept for short periods of time were much more likely to die over a 14-year period...Continue
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:14:34 -0400
New sleep apnea research reported from University of California, Department of Psychiatry
The researchers concluded: “The findings that sleep apnea impairs performance and brain function at a younger age than what might ordinarily be expected underscore the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea.”...Continue
Oral Appliances are placed in the mouth and are worn much like an orthodontic appliance or sports mouth protector. They are worn during sleep to prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat so that the airway stays open during sleep. The appliances promote adequate air intake and help to provide normal sleep in people who snore and have a medical condition known as sleep apnea. Oral appliances can be used alone or in conjunction with other means of therapy such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). Determination of proper therapy can only be made by joint consultation of your dentist and sleep physician.