Sleeping is a sanctuary, but for many, what should be a rejuvenating experience is marred by an unseen adversary – sleep apnea. It’s the silent robber of rest and an often undiagnosed condition, afflicting more people than we might realize. Residents of Brentwood and Murfreesboro, TN who think they might have sleep apnea should see…
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Unmasking Sleep Apnea: Why It’s More Serious Than You Think
Spectacles for nearsightedness, hearing aids for deafness, braces for misaligned teeth—society widely accepts that medical intervention for sensory or skeletal issues is essential. However, when it comes to sleep conditions like apnea, the recognition of severity may not always be in the same clear focus. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro…
Fast Sleep Apnea Facts & Solutions
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It occurs when a person’s airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing and frequent awakenings throughout the night. Sleep apnea not only results in poor sleep quality and an increased risk of accidents,…
How Do You Tell If Stress Is Causing Your TMJ?
Are you constantly experiencing jaw pain and discomfort or waking up feeling exhausted despite having enough hours of sleep? These are just some of the signs of TMD or Temporomandibular Disorder. This condition can cause pain in the jaw muscles, headache, neck, and shoulder pain. It is often linked to TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder,…
At-Home Sleep Testing vs In-Office Sleep Testing
Are you looking for sleep apnea treatment or TMJ solutions in the Brentwood and Murfreesboro, TN area? Have you heard of at-home sleep testing? If so, then you may be wondering how it compares to in-office sleep testing. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we provide both at-home and in-office…
5 Tips for Treating Sleep Apnea
Approximately 3-7% of men and 2-5% of women suffer from sleep apnea, and at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we know how stressful this condition can be. The anxiety of falling asleep scared of your own body is one we do not take lightly. This is why we have put…
Long-Term Effects of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that interferes with your sleep. Millions of Americans have it, although it frequently goes undiagnosed. If you or someone close to you has sleep apnea, help is available at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. Being sleep-deprived during the day can have serious consequences: everything…
Sleep Apnea and Health
Millions of Americans have sleep apnea, a condition that leads to serious health issues if it isn’t treated. At Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN, we provide effective treatment. Sleep apnea happens, as the name indicates, during sleep. Breathing is interrupted, sometimes many times, depriving the brain of oxygen. There are…
Sleep Apnea: No One Is Immune
Sleep apnea is a surprisingly common condition, which left untreated can lead to serious and even life-threatening diseases. It is also treatable, and is one of our specialties at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. No one is immune from sleep apnea. While it is most common in overweight middle-aged men,…
Oral Appliances and OSA
About twenty-five percent of men and ten percent of women have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This is a sleep disorder that can be a serious risk to your health. Fortunately most patients responsd well to treatment, such as the increasingly popular oral appliance. OSA occurs when the soft tissues in the back of the throat collapse…