January 31, 2018

AI Algorithm Monitors Sleep with Radio Waves

Research has found a non-invasive way to monitor how people sleep using an AI algorithm instead of intrusive monitors. For years, people have had to endure sleep tests with wires and electrodes all over. This is part of why some people will not go in and get diagnosed with any type of sleeping disorders. However, that is all about to […]
January 26, 2018

Sleep Is Important for Good Health

Do you get enough sleep to actually be healthy, or don’t you know? Most people do not get enough sleep, and because of it, their health suffers. There are only a few people who truly understand the correlation between how much rest you get and the overall health of your body. When you do not get sufficient rest at night, […]
November 30, 2017

Snoring Can Kill You If You Do Not Get It Treated

Snoring is certainly annoying, but did you know that it can actually lead to death if it’s not treated? Snoring makes it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, and that can lead to a number of different types of long-term damage. Without at least six hours of good sleep every night, the risk of a number of conditions such […]
November 27, 2017

Sleep Issues Are Hard to Detect

There are tons of people out there who struggle with sleep issues, but do not realize it. It is said that as many as 22 million people in the United States alone have sleep apnea. However, 90% of that 22 million is totally unaware that they have any type of a problem. Do you have issues sleeping that leave you […]
November 20, 2017

Three Sleep Apnea Signs You Need to Be Aware Of

Only a small percentage of the population is aware of the most common sleep apnea signs. This is often because sleep apnea is not seen as a large enough problem to worry about. The truth is, sleep apnea is a problematic condition to have. If not treated properly, it can lead to a wide variety of problems with your health. […]
November 17, 2017

Sleep Problems for Ryan Jensen

There are many different types of sleep problems out there, one of which is sleep apnea. If you are a fan of the Baltimore Ravens, you likely know about center Ryan Jensen’s diagnosis with sleep apnea. According to Jensen, he knew something was not right. However, he did not expect sleep problems to be the cause of the issues he […]
November 13, 2017

Regulators Scrap Plan to Test for Sleep Apnea

In March of 2016, two different agencies within the Transportation Department put together a plan to test for sleep apnea in many of the country’s transportation professionals. The goal was to test both truckers and professional train operators for a condition called obstructive sleep apnea. This type of sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of preventable crashes. By […]
November 10, 2017

Sleep Disorders Often Go Undetected for Many

Many people struggle with sleep disorders but do not know it. They think of a million reasons why they are not getting solid sleep at night. However, very few of them actually think there may be something wrong with how they sleep. Sleep disorders are not the easiest of things to diagnose, and often require a person to go through […]
September 19, 2017

What is CPAP and How Does it Help with Sleep Apnea?

Have you ever heard of a CPAP machine and wondered what it did? Well, CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure, and it is a machine that provides this type of pressure to the airways of specific individuals. People who struggle with sleep apnea often stop breathing during the night. One of the more effective ways of keeping the airways […]
April 30, 2017

Night Guards Incredibly Helpful Treating Dental Conditions

Night guards are very effective appliances when it comes to a wide range of dental conditions. They can help protect your teeth, provide relief from pain in numerous areas of your head and jaw, plus they can keep you breathing more effectively. Many dentists use night guards to help their patients live a better quality of life. If your dentist […]
April 25, 2017

Living Life with a Misaligned Jaw Does Not Have to be Difficult

Life with a misaligned jaw can be incredibly trying. There is a lot that can go wrong and a lot the you may have to deal with on a day to day basis. However, you do not have to live that way. There is a wide range of treatment solutions to remedy even the severest of problems. You do not […]
April 20, 2017

What to Know About an Overbite and How to Treat It

Having an overbite is a common affliction, influencing the lives of people all over the world. This is the most common malocclusion, far more common than the underbite, its companion. This can cause a wide variety of problems if not treated as quickly as can be. It is recommended that children visit an orthodontist before the age of seven to […]
April 15, 2017

An Underbite is a Treatable Condition

An underbite is a relatively simple, yet equally complex condition. Simply put, it is where the bottom jaw protrudes to a point where your bottom teeth actually overlap your top teeth. There are a wide variety of issues that can stem from this seemingly simple characteristic. Fortunately, though, there are also a variety of ways to solve it as well. […]
April 10, 2017

ADD is a Challenge for a Child to Grow Up With

Approximately 11% (6.4 million) kids have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, or ADD, from the ages of 4-17 as of a study done in 2011. While there are a lot of similarities, it is important to realize that there are differences between ADD and ADHD. While to some they may seem relatively insignificant, in can mean a difference in how […]
April 5, 2017

ADHD Can Make a Profound Impact on Your Child’s Life

If your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as ADHD, you know as well as anyone that it can be a struggle. There is a decided lack of common knowledge when it comes to this disorder. Many do not understand the endeavor that it can truly present. There are a wide variety of reasons that […]
March 26, 2017

Bad Bite – What is it?

Bad bite is the simple term for a malocclusion. It is an uneven bite pattern when you bite down on your food. A bad bite can cause a host of problems. These range from uneven wear to headaches. It can also lead to loose and missing teeth. The good news is that a bad bite is not a condition that […]
March 20, 2017

Non-Surgical Bite Correction for Misaligned Bites

Non-surgical bite correction is a term that refers to a spectrum of treatment options. These treatments allow a dentist to correct a misaligned bite without resorting to surgery. A patient with a bite that is not even—called a malocclusion—does not have to live with it. This can be corrected. And, surgery is not always needed. There are non-surgical techniques. With […]
March 14, 2017

Tooth Reshaping Can Help Restore Your Smile

Tooth reshaping is a process where a dental healthcare professional can alter the shape of the teeth. It is most commonly used in situations such as a tooth that is slightly longer. Having a tooth that is longer than neighboring teeth can cause discomfort in chewing or biting. Tooth reshaping is used for cosmetic purposes as well. For example, shortening […]
March 9, 2017

Sleep Disorder Breathing in Children Can Be Treated

Sleep disorder breathing in children can be a very scary thing for parents and children alike. Some sleep disorder breathing is harmless and so mild that parents may not even notice it for months or even years. On the other hand, other forms of sleep disorder breathing are quite noticeable and can cause other issues if left untreated long enough. […]
March 3, 2017

Bruxism Causes & Treatments

Bruxism is the medical term for grinding one’s teeth. Most often it occurs during sleep. It is a fairly common occurrence in adults and children. Some doctors estimate that as many as one out of every three children will have episodes of bruxism. This can happen on a regular basis at some point throughout their development. Frequently, someone who suffers […]