September 2, 2010

Oral Appliance Treatment for Sleep Apnea Vs. the Internet

While trolling through the internet the other night I discovered many websites, forums and user groups that discuss the ongoing battles that patients seem to have with the CPAP machines they use to treat their obstructive sleep apnea.  I notice that the traffic on these sites seems to spike in the middle of the night – when everyone should be […]
August 27, 2010

Severity of Sleep Disordered Breathing Linked to Obesity

A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia attributes the increase in severity of sleep disordered breathing (i.e. obstructive sleep apnea) cases to increases in obesity levels. The researchers from the University of Newcastle reviewed almost 15,000 diagnostic sleep studies made between 1987 and 2007.  The median body weight of patients increased by 11% for men and 16% for […]
August 2, 2010

What is Sleep?

Most animals sleep.  All mammals (including human beings), birds, even fish and reptiles spend periods asleep.  According to the medical dictionary:  sleep is a physiologic state of relative unconsciousness and inaction of the voluntary muscles, the need for which recurs periodically.  This means that every day our bodies need to sleep, it is during this time and our bodies are […]
June 29, 2010

Sleep Apnea and the NFL

When we think about professional athletes we usually picture them as perfect physical specimens with no health issues.  This doesn’t seem to be the case with football players and sleep-related breathing disorders.  A study in the journal SLEEP found that NFL players have a higher risk of these disorders than the regular guys who watch the games from the couch. […]
June 7, 2010

Sleep Apnea Treatment Using Oral Appliance Effective Over Long Term

Research discussed at the recent Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine showed that using an oral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea remained an effective treatment even after years had passed.  The daytime sleepiness and fatigue were reduced and quality of life remained improved .   Test subjects were followed between 31 and 53 months after beginning […]
May 22, 2010

Snoring in the Spare Room

According to some estimates up to 30% of snorers are sleeping in a separate bedroom from their spouse.  Paul Rosenblatt, author of Two in a Bed: The Social Systemof Couple Bed Sharing states that sleep problems are “probably the most common unresolved difficulty” in marriages.  67% of people who were married or living with someone report that their partner snores […]
May 6, 2010

Sleepless Nights and Insulin Resistance

A study completed at Leiden University Medical Center in The Netherlands has found that previously healthy patients who had just one night of reduced sleep time can show signs of insulin resistance.  This is important because insulin resistance is often a precursor to type 2 diabetes. The lead researcher, Dr. Esther Donga said that over the last 10 years the […]
April 21, 2010

How To Get A Good Night's Sleep

How To Get a Good Night's Sleep on NPR
April 6, 2010

Sleep Apnea Dangers

Untreated Sleep Apnea and Your Brain GAHANNA, OH – A study in the February 2010 issue of the journal SLEEP found reduced amounts of brain “gray matter” in multiple areas of the brains of patients suffering from severe sleep apnea.  This study suggests that many of the problems that go along with untreated sleep apnea:  memory loss, heart disturbances, breathing […]
March 28, 2010

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes Columbus

OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, can be treated! COLUMBUS, OH – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep.  According to the Mayo Clinic, OSA is a common breathing disorder that is characterized by frequent and repeated “instances of upper airway obstruction during sleep”.  In simple terms, the airway becomes blocked and the sleeper actually stops breathing […]
March 24, 2010

Oral Health Care Columbus

Your teeth and gums can tell a lot about your overall health.
March 16, 2010

Sleep Apnea Effects Columbus

Obesity is a known risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea; however, it is hypothesized that the effects of OSA itself may predispose patients to weight gain. Treat OSA with oral appliance therapy.
March 9, 2010

Sleep Apnea and Depression Columbus

The link between sleep apnea and depression is well documented. Treatment options such as oral appliance therapy are an effective alternative to CPAP.
March 2, 2010

Sleep Apnea Treatment Columbus

Treating sleep apnea reduces risk of heart attack and stroke.
February 15, 2010

Teeth Grinding Columbus

Grinding Your Teeth and Sleep Apnea COLUMBUS, OH – Research presented at a recent scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also suffer from bruxism, or nighttime teeth grinding. About 8 percent of the US population experiences bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding, which is associated […]
November 2, 2009

Columbus Snoring Treatment

Is Your Snoring Dangerous To Your Health? Columbus, OH – So many patients in my practice ask about their snoring and whether it is dangerous.  The answer is, quite possibly, very dangerous.  While some snoring is simply annoying-keeping spouses and family awake, if your snoring is really sleep apnea then you are truly playing with fire.  Sleep Apnea is a […]