Better Sleep Eugene Blog

When you have sleep apnea, getting the quality slumber that your body needs is already difficult enough. But did you know that it could be even harder during the summer? Many people find that the quality of their sleep suffers during the hottest months of the year. Your sleep dentist is here to explain this surprising connection as well as some steps you can take to improve your ability to get enough rest on summer nights.

An estimated 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, a dangerous breathing disorder that occurs during sleep. It can have significant consequences for a person’s overall health and quality of life. If someone in your family has this condition, you might wonder if you are also at risk. Is sleep apnea genetic? While there is no specific “sleep apnea gene,” there are some genetic factors that can influence your risk. This blog post explains what you should know.

Nowadays, many people feel like their phones have taken over their lives to an unhealthy extent. If you ask around, you’ll find plenty of people who will say that they are unhealthily attached to social media at the expense of their mental health.

As it turns out, there’s also a lot of evidence that cell phone use could have an adverse effect on the quality of your sleep. If you want to know more, as well as what you can do to get your forty winks, here’s some information that you might find interesting.

Imagine you’re in a dark room. Your heart’s racing, you’re struggling to breathe, and feelings of panic begin to well up in your chest. Believe it or not, this isn’t a description of your favorite horror movie. It’s actually what someone might experience many times in a single night if they have sleep apnea. Here’s a brief guide to how sleep apnea can make it difficult to feel well-rested in the morning as well as a few ways you can address the issue.

In an attempt to stay youthful, many people exercise regularly, have a good skincare routine, and eat a nutrient-rich diet. All of those things are important, but unfortunately, some individuals forget about the importance of high-quality sleep. Indeed, research indicates that consistently failing to get an adequate amount of high-quality sleep can lead to epigenetic age acceleration. How does sleep apnea make you age faster? This blog post strives to explain.

If you’ve just started wearing an oral appliance to assist with managing your sleep apnea, you’re probably feeling pretty ecstatic to have a new piece of equipment that’ll help you get a good night’s sleep once more. However, you may be worried that it’ll be tough to adjust to wearing your new headgear; after all, it might seem a little awkward and clunky at first. But you have nothing to fret over! Keep reading to learn a little more about a few of the issues that patients experience while adjusting to their new oral appliance, along with some useful tips for making the transition much easier!

Weight and sleep apnea are very closely linked. In fact, adults who are considered obese are nearly twice as likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But what is the exact nature of the relationship between weight gain and sleep-disordered breathing? Does one cause the other? Here’s what you need to know to improve the quality of your slumber and keep your body healthy.  

Many people affected by sleep apnea snore at night and feel tired and irritable during the day. However, researchers have recently discovered that this common sleep disorder may also contribute to persistent jaw pain. Want to know more? Keep reading to learn about the surprising connection between sleep apnea and TMJ disorder.   

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you might be finalizing your travel plans for the next few upcoming months. And whether you’re going abroad, taking a trip down to the beach, or simply visiting family, you’ll want to be sure that you’ve thought of everything—including how to accommodate your sleep apnea condition while you’re traveling. But with a little preparation, your condition shouldn’t influence or be influenced by your travel plans at all! Here are some tips from your sleep dentist to help you out.

Sleep apnea is known to disrupt quality rest and leave you feeling exhausted during the day. If you find yourself nodding off behind the wheel or during work meetings, you may be affected by sleep apnea. While feeling drowsy during the day may seem like a minor annoyance, sleep apnea can actually lead to dangerous health consequences if left untreated. Keep reading to learn about the health risks associated with sleep apnea and how you can reduce sleep apnea symptoms with help from a dentist.