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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 […]
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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 […]
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August 24, 2010

Dentists and Disaster Relief

Dentists are being given a bigger role in disaster relief efforts according to bills passed in congress.  Michigan Democrat Bart Stupak introduced HR903 which includes the following: Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2009 – Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) revise the National Health Security Strategy to include increasing the preparedness, response capabilities, and surge capacity of dental […]
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July 22, 2010

Sleep Apnea Can Depress Your Partner

A new study reported in the journal Sleep and Breathing shows that sharing a bed with a loud snorer can cause depression.  Treatment of the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) responsible for the nocturnal noise allows your partner to feel better as well. The study involved 36  couples wherein one partner suffered from mild to moderate sleep apnea.  Each patient with […]
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June 24, 2010

Dental Checkups – More Important Than You Think

Opening your mouth during a dental checkup reveals a great deal about your general health and well-being.  Your teeth and gums can tell the story of your overall health to a trained eye.  Loose teeth, for example,  may point to osteoporosis; cavities and gum disease may signal underlying heart disease or diabetes; a scalloped tongue may point to obstructive sleep […]
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June 23, 2010

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Worse for Middle Aged Sufferers

Obstructive sleep apnea affects all age groups – from children to the elderly.  A study recently published in the journal CHEST found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have more of an effect on the health of those who develop the condition during middle age as opposed to those who develop the problem when they are older. The study looked […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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March 24, 2010

Oral Health Care Columbus

Your teeth and gums can tell a lot about your overall health.
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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.
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March 2, 2010

Sleep Apnea Treatment Columbus

Treating sleep apnea reduces risk of heart attack and stroke.
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