Children
How is Bed-wetting Related to Sleep-Disordered Breathing?
Up to a certain point in a child’s development, bed-wetting can be a fairly normal occurrence, because the kidneys, the bladder, and many of the
March 15, 2020
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Health and Safety Update: Coronavirus
It goes without saying that the health and safety of our patients and team at the Breathing and Sleep Center is our number one priority.
March 12, 2020
Dental
An Alternative to Braces.
Most people think that the only option when a person has crowded teeth or crooked teeth is braces, and perhaps until recently that may have
October 14, 2019
Sleep Education
Memory Issues, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Tied to Lack of Sleep
One of the more frightening forms of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a condition faced by more than 5.8 million Americans, and unlike some forms of
October 2, 2019
Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep-Disordered Breathing?
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a condition characterized by some kind of abnormal respiratory pattern during sleep. The abnormal respiratory pattern could consist of a complete stoppage of all breathing
September 15, 2019
Children
What Does Sleep Do for a Growing Child?
In 2010, the American Medical Association and American Academy of Sleep Medicine recognized insufficient sleep in adolescents as a serious health risk. Children of all
September 1, 2019
Sleep Education
What is a Home Sleep Test?
A Home Sleep Test is simple, painless way for diagnosing sleep apnea in the comfort of your own bed. The study uses a small portable device that you take to your home and only has 3 points of contact compared to the 20-30 wires required for polysomnography.
August 5, 2019
Dental
What is a Frenectomy and Why Would I Need One?
A frenectomy is a minor medical procedure that cuts and reshapes the frenum with a scalpel or laser. There are three types of frenum in your mouth:
July 24, 2019
Sleep Education
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) helps to improve and correct jaw underdevelopment and other disorders of the jaw, lips and/or tongue, which may prevent proper breathing. Abnormal movements of the face and mouth during common daily activities can also lead to jaw pain, jaw clicking and more.
July 10, 2019
