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Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea Make it More Difficult to Lose Weight?

Have you gained weight during the pandemic and find it difficult to shed the pounds? There are multiple factors that can contribute to weight gain and even weight loss, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a treatable condition at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. It has been widely…

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Why Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a surprisingly common condition, affecting upwards of thirty million people in the United States alone. It’s a serious condition that we can treat at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. People often wonder why they’ve developed sleep apnea. There is no known cause, but we do know that…

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Sleep Apnea, Then and Now

Sleep apnea is a serious condition affecting millions of Americans, but it wasn’t mentioned in any medical literature until 1965. We’ve come a long way since then, and sleep apnea is one of our specialties at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. The symptoms of sleep apnea were known before it…

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Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea: A Significant Health Issue

More and more, health experts are recognizing the threat posed by sleep apnea, a condition associated with potentially life-threatening issues. Fortunately there is effective treatment available at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. As many as twenty-two million Americans have sleep apnea. But remarkably, about eighty percent of them are…

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Can’t Stand CPAP?

Some twenty-two million Americans cope with a disorder called sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing is distrupted repeatedly during sleep. It’s a serious condition, but treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. There are several forms of sleep apnea. The most common, by far, is called obstructive sleep apnea, or…

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The Health Consequences of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a surprisingly common condition. As many as eighteen million Americans have it, but since they’re asleep when the symptoms show themselves, they may not even know it. At Poss Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we offer sophisticated treatment. There are three types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea is…

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Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliance Therapy

CPAP machines have for years been considered the best treatment for people diagnosed with sleep apnea. But oral appliance therapy has come a long way. They are one of the available treatments at Poss Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. CPAP machines are still in use, and many people with sleep apnea swear…

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Is Dental Sleep Apnea Treatment for Me?

Patients who are diagnosed with sleep apnea and are not tolerating their CPAP treatment look for substitutes to remedy their sleeping problems. A common alternative is a dental solution with the desire for a less obtrusive and more affordable treatment. Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions – Dr. Stephen D. Poss of greater Nashville, TN can…