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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TMJ Disorder: Long Term Effects
TMJ disorder is a painful condition that causes discomfort in the temporomandibular joint, which is your jaw. As many as ten million Americans are affected by TMJ disorder, for which there is treatment at Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. Ten million people is a staggering number. And yet, statistics indicate…
Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Health
There are a lot of health issues associated with obstructive sleep apnea. Some are rather well-known, while others are not. We’ll be discussing these issues and what you can do about them in this post from Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood and Murfreesboro TN. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of three types…
Sleep Apnea – What is it?
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder during which breathing stops and starts regularly throughout the night. If you’ve been told that you snore and you also are tired after a full night’s sleep, you might have the disorder, and you can contact Dr. Stephen Poss at Sleep Apnea Solutions in Brentwood, TN. for an…
Sleep Apnea and Women
The classic image of a sleep apnea patient is that of a heavyset middle-aged man with a thick neck, and a snore you can hear from three blocks away. That is, in fact, a fairly accurate picture of the typical sleep apnea patient. But at Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we do…
Beyond the Basics: MADs
There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea. They’re all serious disorders that affect breathing and can lead to serious health complications. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, apnea is one of our specialties. Throat muscles relax and the passageway narrows for everyone…
Sleep Apnea: Alternatives to CPAP
Snoring can be extremely disruptive to a good night’s sleep, especially if the person snoring is near or right next to you. But if the cause of the snoring is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it’s more than a nuisance: it could be a threat to the snorer’s health. People with OSA are at greater risk…
What’s In A Name? TMJ and TMD in Brentwood TN
Even among professionals, the terms TMJ and TMD are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not one and the same. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we know the difference, and well aware of the best available treatments. It’s easy enough to understand the confusion, because it begins with a real mouthful:…
Nothing Funny About It: Sleep Disorders in Brentwood
Lots of people snore. In and of itself, snoring does not indicate a sleep disorder. If it’s someone sleeping by or near you it may be annoying and disruptive, but not necessarily a problem. It may, however, deserve professional attention, like what we provide at Sleep Apnea and TMJ Solutions in Brentwood. But snoring could…
Causes and Cures: TMD In Brentwood TN
Determining the exact cause of TMD can be difficult. Often as not, it is the result of several factors. Whatever the cause, it can result in a lot of pain. At Sleep Apnea & TMJ Solutions in Brentwood TN, we can find out what’s going on and treat it. TMJ is the formal term for…
