Florida Dental Sleep Disorders Blog

OSA Anxiety — How Can You Cope?

December 15, 2024

Woman awake in bed in the middle of the night, experiencing anxiety

Millions of Americans suffer from occasional anxiety, but if you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may have an additional reason to feel anxious. This sleep disorder can make it difficult to enjoy a calm state of mind! What causes OSA anxiety, and how can you cope? This blog post provides some practical information.

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Oral Appliance Therapy Is the Solution to Common CPAP Problems!

December 1, 2024

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Doctors often prescribe CPAP therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There is no doubt that this treatment can be very effective! However, it also comes with some downsides. In fact, patients often complain about it and may even have a hard time complying with their treatment! What are some of the most common CPAP problems, and how can oral appliance therapy provide an effective solution? This blog post explains.

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Understanding the 3 Types of Sleep Apnea

November 25, 2024

Tired man yawning in bed

Sleep apnea is a very common disorder. In fact, it afflicts millions of people! Despite how common it is, though, many people have very little knowledge about it. They might not even be aware of the fact that there are actually three different types of sleep apnea! What are these types, and what are the differences between them? This blog post shares some fascinating information.

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Snoring vs. Sleep Apnea — What’s the Difference?

November 10, 2024

Wife covering her ears while husband snores

Snoring and sleep apnea are often mentioned together. Some people even make the mistake of using these terms interchangeably! The truth is, though, that even though these issues are related, there are some key differences between them. This blog post explains some important facts that you should keep in mind.

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Shift Work Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea — How Are They Related?

November 1, 2024

Tired healthcare worker taking a nap

Millions of people have a job that requires shift work. From retail to healthcare and emergency services, countless individuals have to constantly adapt their schedule to accommodate the demands of their employment. While shift work is certainly valuable for communities around the world, it has some major drawbacks for workers. This blog post explores how shift work disorder and obstructive sleep apnea might be affecting the quality of your rest.

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What Happens if You Don’t Treat Sleep Apnea?

October 16, 2024

Concerned doctor looking at patient’s file

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. Without proper treatment, it can make you feel worn-out day after day! However, the consequences of not treating sleep apnea can go much further than that. It could affect your health, your emotional wellness, and more. What exactly might happen if you try to ignore your sleep apnea? This blog post explains.

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Sleep Apnea Is on the Rise — Are You at Risk?

October 10, 2024

Exhausted woman sitting in her kitchen with a cup of coffee

In recent years, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has become increasingly common. In fact, according to one estimate published by the National Council on Aging, around 39 million U.S. adults have this condition! Sadly, though, many of those cases remain undiagnosed. Could you be at risk for OSA? In this blog post, we discuss risk factors and symptoms that you should be aware of. If you suspect you have OSA, you can protect your health by seeking treatment as soon as possible.

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