Sleep apnea is a fairly common sleep disorder. An estimated eighteen million Americans have it, but only one of five of them have been diagnosed and treated. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we see cases every day. People with sleep apnea stop and start breathing repeatedly, throughout the night. The stoppages…
The temporomandibular joint is among the body’s most complex anatomy. When something goes wrong with it, it can lead to complications and pain. At Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we specialize in TMJ disorder. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what connects the jaw to the skull. We all use it every day without a…
Sleep apnea is a serious condition, and by one count, more than eighteen million Americans have it. Other studies indicate there are many more who have gone undiagnosed. If you think you may be among them, Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN can help. People with obstructive sleep apnea stop breathing as they…
She is sound asleep, or seems to be. She is snoring, lightly. Then, without warning – silence. Her breathing has stopped, and for agonizing, uncounted seconds there is silence. The silence goes on, and on – and then her breathing resumes. This happens repeatedly throughout the night. This imaginary sleeper may be suffering from sleep…
When people hear “TMJ” they usually think of clicking jaws and painful chews. However, there is more to TMJ than most understand. Patients with TMJ have common complaints of headaches, back pain, dizziness, and tinnitus (ringing of the ears), but TMD has also been linked to sleep deprivation. The relationship between sleep deprivation and TMD…
Snoring is not always a healthy part of a good night’s sleep. Gasping for air, snoring loudly, or irregular breathing are symptoms of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition where patients breathe shallowly, or have frequent pauses while they breathe, during sleep. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to an increased risk of…
Some people might find it surprising to visit their dentist rather than a traditional physician when they want to learn more about sleep apnea. But dentists such as Our Dentist are qualified experts on sleep apnea. Dentists are skilled at molding oral appliances, and such an appliance is frequently prescribed to treat the condition. They routinely…
Sleeping is definitely the stuff of comedy sketches, but the reality of snoring is that it can be tough for you as well as your partner. And if you are snoring to the point where it is waking you up, this could signal a real problem. The Effects of Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a…
Sleep apnea is a common, frequently underdiagnosed condition that causes sufferers to pause in their breathing during sleep, sometimes for up to minutes, and can occur up to 30 times an hour. In addition to snoring loudly, sufferers are unable to get enough rest, particularly REM sleep, to allow normal cognitive function, resulting in excessive…
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of waking, it could be a sign of serious health problems. Sleep Apnea and Its Effects Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is potentially dangerous,…
