The word “apnea” is derived from Greek, and it literally means “without breath.” Sleep apnea, then, is a condition in which someone’s breathing stops involuntarily as they sleep. It is treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. Sleep apnea is more common than you may realize, affecting more than eighteen million…
You suspect you have sleep apnea, and have heard that a sleep study is the best way to figure out what’s going on. At Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood, we can help. Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which breathing is disrupted during sleep. There are three types: Obstructive Sleep Apnea,…
If you have been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or even if you think that you might have it, you may be thinking about a sleep study. A sleep study can confirm your suspicions and provide valuable information for treating it. At Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, sleep apnea is one…
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can lead to serious health issues. If you or a loved one is showing any of its symptoms, we can help at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN. First, some definitions: People with sleep apnea experience interrupted breathing while they sleep. This…
Sleep apnea is more common than you might think: more than eighteen million adult Americans cope with it, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The good news, if you can call it that, is that the treatment available at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN can ease the symptoms. There are three…
It seems like everyone complains about not getting a good night’s sleep. More than a quarter of all Americans say they have problems sleeping, according to Consumer Reports – everything from trouble falling asleep to trouble staying asleep. As bad as al that is, though, sleep apnea is an issue in a class by itself,…
If you have undergone a sleep study to see whether you have a sleep disorder, the next step is to go over the results. At Poss Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we can guide you every step of the way. The physician who ordered the sleep study will schedule the follow-up with…
Before your treatment for sleep apnea begins at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, you may be asked to undergo a sleep study. Sleep studies are usually done at a sleep laboratory, which are part of a hospital or sleep clinic. It can sound a little strange: sleeping in an unfamiliar place,…
For those who have it, and for those who love those who have it, sleep apnea is a serious problem. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the throat muscles relax during sleep, resulting in a blocked airway. There is help: Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN specializes in treating sleep apnea. One…
Millions of people have trouble sleeping at night. Their compromised sleep follows them through the next day: they’ll be tired, irritable, and even have difficulty staying awake. Their trouble sleeping may be intermittent, or it may happen every night. It could be a sleep disorder, which is treatable at Poss Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions…
