San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA An estimated 37 million individuals snore. Snoring is a result of a blocked or restricted airway. As air attempts to pass through your airway, soft tissue vibrates, resulting in the infamous snoring sound. But what causes airway blockages? Today on the blog, our sleep apnea dentists in the Bay…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Millions of Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Are you one of them? If you or someone you love is living with this serious sleep breathing disorder, you probably know about CPAP, which is the most common sleep apnea treatment method. However, while CPAP is popular and widespread, it…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Millions of adults are plagued with sleep disorders. From insomnia to sleep apnea, the fact remains that if you have a sleep disorder, your life may be upended by chronic fatigue, mood swings, loss of sex drive, and more. Some reports even state that sleep apnea sufferers are at…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Airway disorders, such as sleep apnea, rob millions of hours of rejuvenating sleep from Americans. Although some people may be unaware that they have an airway disorder, others suffer the symptoms of sleep deprivation and more. Understanding the airway disorder that causes sleep apnea can help in your treatment…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Whether your partner complains daily about your snoring or your family is concerned about witnessing you gasping for air while sleeping, untreated sleep apnea can negatively affect your health. Sleep apnea is a medical condition known as OSA or obstructive sleep apnea, which causes snoring and pauses in breathing…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Nearly everyone experiences headaches from time to time, but for some people, chronic headaches prevent them from enjoying life and might even interfere with their ability to function. If you suffer from persistent headaches, you’ve probably been told suggestions like: drink enough water, get enough sleep, manage your stress…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Snoring might seem innocent, but it is the main symptom of a serious sleep-breathing disorder known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea. If your partner complains about your snoring, you could be one of the millions of Americans living with sleep apnea, which causes you to experience interruptions in breathing while…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA A CPAP machine has been the gold standard treatment for patients suffering from sleep apnea. But, it’s not the only way to treat this sleep-breathing disorder. Did you know that, according to a recent study, as many as 83 percent of sleep apnea patients who use CPAP eventually become…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Not getting enough sleep can leave you feeling sluggish and moody all of the time. Plus, studies now relate poor sleep quality to serious health problems like an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes. But, there’s another symptom that many people don’t realize is connected to their…

San Francisco, Marin, and Oakland, CA Your spouse has been telling you for some time now that you’re impossible to share a bedroom with. Why? Because you snore loudly and constantly. It’s hard to deal with for those who may sleep near you, but snoring also could be a sign of a potentially dangerous sleep-breathing…