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December 13, 2016

Sleep Apnea in Children Can Be a Dangerous Problem

Obstructive sleep apnea in children can be a big problem, especially if it is left untreated. It can encompass anything from a little disturbance in how your child breaths at night, all the way to their airway being totally obstructed, which their body often takes as an episode of choking. The longer this goes on untreated, the more difficulty your […]
December 7, 2016

Sleep Apnea and Snoring – What You Need to Know

Is your snoring just snoring, or is there a chance that you are showing early signs of sleep apnea? Most people wouldn’t know one way or the other, so if you don’t know, don’t feel bad. It often takes going in and getting tested for sleep apnea, or having someone close to you that has it, to even know that […]
November 30, 2016

Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Children and How to Recognize them

Believe it or not, seeing sleep apnea symptoms in children is on the rise. It is no longer an issue that simply affects adults, typically men. It is a problem that women suffer from as well. If your child is having difficulty sleeping, it is a good idea to look for the following sleep apnea symptoms in children so that […]
November 23, 2016

Pediatric Sleep Apnea: How to Spot it and Care for it

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep, however, when your child suffers from pediatric sleep apnea, that may not always be possible. Instead, there are those that have trouble sleeping all night, and remaining awake during the day. Most people realize that there are some adults that suffer from sleep apnea, but very few people know about pediatric sleep apnea. […]
November 18, 2016

Pediatric Sleep Disorders Children Commonly Suffer From

Full-grown adults aren’t the only ones that suffer from sleep disorders, as pediatric sleep disorders are also on the rise. Children also deal with their fair share of disorders when it comes to difficulty falling asleep, and staying that way. The issues that accompany these pediatric sleep disorders can be quite profound. Here’s an overview of the most common pediatric […]
November 16, 2016

Sleep Apnea: How to Recognize the Problem and Solve it

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that many adults suffer from all over the United States. If you’re feeling tired during the day, and you wake up frequently at night, it’s possible that you suffer from this disorder. Fortunately, it’s easy to identify, and isn’t that hard to treat either most of the time, after the underlying cause has been […]
November 9, 2016

Sleep Apnea and How to Test and Diagnose the Problem

Sleep is a vital part of everyday living, and sleep apnea could be taking that vitality away from you. Without enough sleep, it is nearly impossible to function throughout the day, especially if sleep deprivation occurs over an extended period. Most people don’t have trouble going to bed at night and waking up feeling energized and ready to go in […]
November 4, 2016

Sleep Study Results Can Improve Your Life

A sleep study is designed to help you with the proper diagnosis of sleep issues that could be disturbing your daily life. Without enough sleep, you will likely experience discomfort, fatigue, and other serious cognitive and health-related problems every single day. If you are sick of suffering from sleep-related issues and consider going through a sleep study to figure out […]
October 26, 2016

Sleep Study Results and What They Mean to You and Your Doctor

Sleep study results will help your doctor evaluate the collected data for a diagnosis of any possible sleep disorders that you may have. The data collected during the sleep study provides valuable information that your doctor is unable to collect during a normal doctor’s visit. Sometimes it can be hard to understand how the information recorded during your sleep study […]
October 19, 2016

Sleep Study: Why Your Doctor Wants You to Have One

A sleep study is recommended to you by your doctor, but you may not fully understand why you should participate in one. The truth is that a sleep study is an extremely useful diagnostic tool for evaluating and diagnosing sleeping disorders. If your doctor has suggested that you undergo a sleep study then it is very likely that there is […]
October 12, 2016

Sleep Study: What You Can Expect during Your Sleep Study

A sleep study is an excellent way to find out for certain if you are suffering from a sleeping disorder. However, unless you know someone who’s shared their first-hand experience of their sleep study with you, you may not be sure what to expect. We, here at Mark Levy DDS in Columbus, Ohio, have referred many patients who we believe […]
October 5, 2016

Sleep Study: What is it and how does it work?

A sleep study is a test that your doctor may suggest you undergo as part of the investigation to determine if you are suffering from a sleep disorder. It can be difficult to diagnose a sleep disorder during waking hours so many doctors rely on the use of a sleep study to gather information to help them diagnose your condition. However, […]
September 28, 2016

Sleep Study Overview – What You Should Know if You Need to Have One

A sleep study is basically a doctor or dentist’s way of seeing what is going on with your body while you are sleeping. A sleep study is what is used to diagnose sleep apnea and other issues that could be affecting your quality of sleep. They connect your body to monitors and watch what happens when your body goes through the […]
September 21, 2016

Sleep Apnea Can Be Confusing, But It Doesn’t Have to Be

Understanding obstructive sleep apnea doesn’t have to be a complicated process, but it can be a bit overwhelming when you are not quite sure what it means for your life. Obstructive sleep apnea is something that is going to change your life, but how much is up to what level of diagnosis you have and what the cause of your […]
September 14, 2016

Sleep Apnea That Obstructs Your Breathing Can Come from Multiple Causes

Getting diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea can be difficult to take and even worrisome, but knowing the cause can make the diagnosis and treatment a bit easier to handle. If you know what may be causing the problem, it gives you the option of being proactive in seeking things that can reduce how much it affects your body. Instead of […]
September 7, 2016

What are FOY Dentures

FOY dentures are the new solution for those individuals who are suffering from “denture look” – the result of long-term use of traditional or economy dentures, that results in an uneven facial appearance with flat teeth. All dentures are not the same and therefore not every patient in need of dentures is forced to live with the “denture look.” FOY […]
August 31, 2016

Top Eight Advantages of FOY Dentures

Anytime one loses their natural teeth due to trauma or age and disease, the thought of receiving dentures can bring on a lot of anxiety. Fortunately, patients in need of dentures have more options now than ever before. One option that is gaining popularity is FOY dentures. FOY dentures allow for a more customized fit than any other type of denture. […]
August 24, 2016

Keep Your Smile With FOY Dentures: What They Are and How They Work

Patients now have more and more options when it comes to dentures. FOY dentures are a new technique that allow for more realistic looking teeth and greater health in the mouth and jaw. The loss of the entire set of teeth or the loss of enough natural teeth to require dentures is mostly seen in elderly patients. However, gum disease, […]
August 22, 2016

Sleep Apnea Studies Prove Connection to Diabetes

Sleep apnea is continuously being studied and evaluated for its connection to other severe disorders. Sleep apnea is a disorder that takes place during sleep. With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or OSA, the airway becomes partially or completely blocked, causing the cessation of breathing for a short period of time. These interruptions in sleep can be devastating to the human body […]
August 16, 2016
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Columbus Ohio Sleep Apnea Dentist to be Keynote Speaker

Columbus Ohio Sleep Apnea Dentist Mark Levy has been chosen as the keynote speaker at the 2016 X Russian Conference in Moscow, Russia Columbus Ohio Sleep Apnea Dentist Mark Levy DDS has been chosen as the keynote speaker at the 2016 X Russian Conference. The conference, entitled “Actual Problems of Somnology,” will be held at the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow […]