Did you know Dr. Eckdhal can learn about your sleep habits by examining your teeth? It’s true! In the case of the patient in one of our most recent videos, it has made a big difference in his health. Watch here to get the full story, and keep reading to learn more.
If you snore or wake up with a dry mouth, sore throat, or headache, you may have sleep apnea. Maybe it’s not you but your partner who is exhibiting these symptoms. In either case, sleep apnea is a serious health threat that requires treatment. Otherwise, it can lead to even more serious problems, some of which are life threatening. Luckily, we have a device that helps us diagnose sleep apnea and make treatment recommendations. Keep reading to find out more.
Have you been told that you frequently snore at night, or do you often wake up in the morning still exhausted, even though you slept all night? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of a common condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a person stops breathing multiple times throughout the night. It occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax during sleep, blocking the airway and restricting your breathing. When you stop breathing, your brain is alert, causing you to wake. The waking periods are so short that you are unaware that you are not sleeping.
