Whether you realize it or not, there are many people who suffer from snoring or sleep apnea—that might just be you. People who suffer from snoring, sleep apnea, or both will often visit their family doctor or an ENT specialist for further diagnosis. However, if you do that, you might be skipping a key person […]
There’s a complex link between sleep apnea and depression. We can see that depression causes sleep problems and sleep problems can contribute to depression. At Warrenton Dental Center, we provide dental sleep medicine services in order to be your first line of defense against sleep apnea and other conditions. By visiting Dr. Bonnie Foster, our […]
Smoking causes lung cancer—we know that. However, it can also lead to further complications with sleep apnea. With a long list of risk factors, sleep apnea will increase if you smoke. In fact, smoking may even triple your risk of developing sleep apnea. Now that’s proof in itself that you should quit smoking now. Let’s […]
Sleep apnea can be a complex condition that is often hard to understand. In order to help you better understand your sleep apnea diagnosis, we have put together some helpful information and tips. With just a few tips below, we hope you will be able to better comprehend your diagnosis so you can take the […]
Have you ever wondered who is at risk for sleep apnea? It is common to wonder if you are at risk for sleep apnea, so we have put together some information to help. As you may already know, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the breathing pathways through the mouth, nose or throat are collapsed […]
Snoring and sleep apnea are no big deal, right? Wrong. Ignoring sleep apnea or snoring can lead to the worsening of symptoms. Make treatment a top priority in order to prevent further complications. Let’s take a look at three negative effects that sleep apnea can have on your oral and overall health when treatment is […]
With such a busy schedule you might find yourself contemplating skipping out on sleep. After all, losing a few hours of sleep won’t do any harm, right? This isn’t the case. The truth is that you can’t afford to lose sleep. Just as we need to eat, we also need to sleep. We might not […]
People who snore loudly are often the target of bad jokes and middle of the night elbow jabs. While snoring is no laughing matter, it is important for to get appropriate treatment so your symptoms do not worsen. Loud, disruptive snoring may strain relationships, but it may also signal a potentially life threatening disorder: obstructive […]
That’s right! March 22, 2016 is National Diabetes Day! While this might only be one day, it is important to keep raising awareness for diabetes all year long. This is especially true because of the connect between diabetes and sleep apnea. So, in light of National Diabetes Day, let’s talk about an area of sleep […]