Results from Sleep Loss Sleep loss, no matter what the cause, is a serious issue. Your body sleeps so that it can repair, regenerate and heal. Sleep also provides you with the mental clarity and focus required to get through the day. Without it, you’ll find yourself suffering all kinds of negative health issues, including [...]

Sleep apnea is a serious, life-threatening disease. The dental treatments for sleep apnea are medically and scientifically tested and are recommended by physicians. Your insurance company, in all likelihood, will provide coverage for your treatment. Most of them will also cover the cost of your dental appliances.

Why does that smile end up fading in some men? Mr. Charismatic becomes a somber shell. Many times it is sleep apnea.

Snoring is the result of blocked airflow. When you lie down to sleep, your tongue retreats slightly into your mouth. However, when you have big tonsils, a slightly big tongue, fat pockets in this region, and your uvula (that thing dangling at the back of your throat) is bigger than normal, these tissues crowd each other, stopping proper airflow into your body. The snoring is actually the result of air trying to maneuver through these obstacles.