by SleepImp | Feb 13, 2018 | Heart, Heart Health, Heart Month, OSA, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Awareness
February is heart month. February is when we have our hearts checked and when we commit ourselves to heart-healthy living. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. On thepositive side, there are many ways to...
by SleepImp | Dec 20, 2017 | CPAP Alternative, Dental Sleep, Oral Appliance, Oral Device, OSA, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Awareness
Do you know what we do? How we help our patients? Check out our new video…
by SleepImp | Oct 11, 2017 | #SleepBetterFeelBetter, CPAP Alternative, Depression, Depression And Sleep, Sleep, Sleep Awareness
Normal sleep is a restorative state. However, when sleep is disrupted or inadequate, it can lead to increased fatigue, anxiety, and irritability. Stop The Cycle! – Talk today to your medical professional about your sleep! Many people have experienced a restless...
by SleepImp | Jun 21, 2017 | Better Sleep, Sleep, Sleep Tips, Summer Sleep Tips
The summer often brings a change in the weather and a change in our routines. For those with a sleep disorder, this can mean a disruption to healthy sleep patterns. Here are a few tips to maintain restful nights throughout the summer months. Don’t Over Indulge Summer...
by SleepImp | Apr 26, 2017 | #SleepBetterFeelBetter, Better Sleep, Sleep, Sleep Awareness
Did you know the more hours of sleep we get, the higher our feelings of VITALITY, OPTIMISM, & GOOD HEALTH?! However, improvement peaks & levels at eight hours of sleep. Stop procrastinating – Sleep Better to Feel Better!!!
by SleepImp | Mar 30, 2017 | CPAP, CPAP Alternative, Dental Sleep, Oral Appliance, Oral Device, OSA, Sleep Apnea
The two most common therapies for Obstructive Sleep Apnea are continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement splints (oral appliance). These two therapies have similar benefits to patients but differ in comfort, ease of use and compliance...
by SleepImp | Mar 22, 2017 | CPAP Alternative, Dental Sleep, Oral Appliance, Oral Device, OSA, Sleep Apnea
Featured in the March 2017 edition of Dental Sleep Medicine Insider Magazine is article A Case For The Patient Treatment Pathway For Oral Device Therapy By Jagdeep Bijwadia: 40% of CPAP users are non-complant. That means that for close to half of all patients being...
by SleepImp | Mar 8, 2017 | CPAP, CPAP Alternative, OSA, Skip CPAP, Sleep Apnea
A recent study found that sleep apnea, even for one night, can affect blood pressure. “After just six hours of fluctuating oxygen levels, similar to what happens with sleep apnea, the body’s ability to regulate blood pressure is impaired.” There is an...
by SleepImp | Feb 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
The North American Dental Sleep Medicine Symposium was this past weekend. This year’s event was a great opportunity for leaders in dental sleep. We’re glad many of our dentist affiliates were able to learn, share, and socialize with some of their industry peers! (And...
by SleepImp | Feb 17, 2017 | Heart Disease, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, OSA, Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common in patients with cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation. A person suffering from cardiovascular disease is two-to-three times more likely to...
