Most people with sleep apnea – about 80%, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association – don’t even realize that they have it. As such, when they realize they’re not getting the quality rest they need at night, they might use sleeping pills or another kind of sleep aid. Unfortunately, this often ends up making the condition much worse. If you have sleep apnea or suspect you might have sleep apnea, read on to learn why you should stay away from sleep aids until you’ve been treated by a professional.

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While cold and flu season is here, you’re likely to go through multiple sleepless nights and struggle with a bad cough as you work to recover. There are many flu season tips to consider, but these very same ideas could be harming your oral health if you aren’t careful. If you do get sick, here’s what you should keep in mind to combat these issues with your sickness without increasing your risk for cavities.

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A night’s sleep can make or break your next day. You’ve been there before—tired, lethargic, unproductive, and downright sleepy. Everyone has experienced this, but it becomes a problem when it happens regularly. Sleep deprivation can be detrimental to your everyday life and even lead to job loss if it’s left untreated. One of the main causes of this is sleep apnea, a common sleeping disorder that affects breathing. Keep reading to learn the ways that sleep apnea and deprivation can affect your work and what you can do to get your good night’s rest back.

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During the holiday season, we tend to consume foods and drinks with a lot more sugar than normal. While this may be a delicious way to spend a couple of months, it’s certainly not the best option for your pearly whites. Luckily, a dentist is here with 5 tips to keep your mouth healthy this holiday season.

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If you don’t get enough sleep – which, for most adults, is about 7 to 9 hours every night – it goes without saying that you’ll most likely feel exhausted during the day. Unfortunately, that’s far from your only concern; a lack of sleep has been linked to a wide range of dangerous health issues – including, surprisingly enough, Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s why your mind could be at risk if sleep apnea or another disorder is frequently interrupting your slumber.

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It’s October, and you know what that means. Pumpkin spice lattes, sweater weather, and lots and lots of candy consumption. Unfortunately, that can also mean lots and lots of tooth decay if you’re not careful about your oral hygiene. That’s why we’ve written this list of Halloween candy tips to make your Halloween a mouth-healthy one.

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If you’ve seen a commercial talking about sleep apnea, chances are they spent a lot of time talking about how snoring is a big problem for you and your partner. And indeed, the loud noise can make for some unpleasant nights. However, if your snoring really is caused by sleep apnea, then you have bigger problems to worry about than just disturbing your bedmate. Here are 5 ways this severe disorder might harm your health.

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Now that summer is coming to an end and the fall season is here, there’s no better time than now to curl up on the couch with family members and enjoy a hot cup of your favorite seasonal beverage. However, just because it’s cooler outside doesn’t mean that your smile is off the hook when exposed to hot beverages. If you enjoy a hot cup of coffee or any hot drink for that matter, you’re going to want to read this first. Afterwards, you’ll understand the risks that hot drinks can have for your smile and what you can do to practice smart prevention.

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Even if your child brushes and flosses every day, they can never have too good of dental health. Paired with regular checkups and cleanings from their children’s dentist and a nutritious diet, you can help your child avoid common oral health problems like cavities and tooth infections. There are certain foods that you can sneak into your little one’s lunchbox to help improve their dental health and keep their teeth and gums in tip-top shape. Read on for five suggestions to include in their diet to amp up their oral wellbeing. (more…)

Obviously getting a good night’s sleep is important; if your rest is constantly being disrupted by sleep apnea, you’re likely to be exhausted and irritable throughout the day, which can make it more likely that you’ll get into a traffic accident or make a mistake that you’ll regret later. But did you know that poor quality sleep could also be putting your mind at risk? People who suffer from sleep apnea have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease; learn more about this surprising connection and what you can do to protect your brain!
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