Florida Dental Sleep Disorders Blog

Cold and flu season is here. To make matters worse, we are still in the middle of a pandemic. During times like these, it is only logical to think about ways in which you can boost your immune system. Many people use vitamin C supplements and regular exercise to do that — but did you know that the quality of your sleep also plays a huge role in how well your immune system functions? Let’s talk about how sleep apnea in Vero Beach and other sleep problems can make it more difficult for your body to fight off contagions.

There is research to suggest that napping is a good practice. It can help you get through an afternoon slump and give you a much-needed energy boost. Those benefits might be especially appealing during the time of COVID-19, when all the days might seem to blend together. However, if you have recently completed sleep testing in Melbourne and learned that you have a sleep disorder, you may want to think twice before you snuggle up on the sofa for your afternoon snooze. Let’s discuss why that is the case.

Does your significant other often complain about your snoring? You are far from alone. In fact, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association, about 90 million Americans snore! However, since snoring is a common sign of sleep apnea, it is natural to ask, “Does everyone who snores need sleep apnea treatment in Vero Beach?” The answer to that question is no. Let’s discuss what sleep apnea is, what snoring is, and how you can tell the difference between the two.

Everyone experiences nightmares from time to time. We are all familiar with how it feels to wake up with a wildly beating heart and lingering disturbing images in our mind. However, some people are more prone to experience nightmares than others — specifically, individuals with obstructive sleep apnea. Let’s discuss why sleep apnea nightmares in Boca Raton occur and what you may be able to do to experience more peaceful, higher quality shuteye.

If you are like most people, you’re probably not a fan of tests. Whether it’s a test at work, at school, or at home, the idea might make you a little anxious. Even the idea of medical tests, like a sleep test, might make you a bit uneasy. After all, the process usually requires that you spend a night in a laboratory, away from the comforts of home. And you might even tell yourself that the test is unnecessary because you’re already pretty sure that you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But a sleep test – also called a sleep study – administered by a trained medical professional is really is important! Let’s talk about why.

Most people have a favorite sleeping position. Maybe you like to curl up on your side, or perhaps you like to relax on your back and spread out your limbs. You may even be most comfortable when you are lying on your stomach. While the way you arrange your body while you’re asleep might not seem like a big deal, it can actually have a big impact on your health. What you think of as your go-to sleep position may be working against you and affecting your body over time. In particular, it can affect how well you breathe at night which is a big deal for those suffering from sleep disorders. Let’s discuss how your nightly sleeping position may have a bearing on the severity of your sleep apnea.

According to one estimate, about half of people snore at some point in their lives. For many of these individuals, snoring is an occasional annoyance when they have congested nasal passages or when they go to bed feeling more tired than usual. For others, snoring is a loud and chronic problem that is a major indicator of a dangerous health condition — obstructive sleep apnea. We will be discussing how this particular type of snoring can ruin your quality of sleep and endanger your overall health and well-being.