Fort Worth Snoring & Sleep Center Blog

Every time you fall asleep, your body embarks on a process known as the sleep cycle. You go through four unique stages of sleep, each of which is important for making sure you benefit fully from your nightly shuteye. What happens during these stages, and how might sleep apnea disrupt your cycle? Continue reading below to find out.

Taking a brief nap in the middle of the day can seem like a harmless practice. In fact, it can be very helpful under some circumstances! A bit of shuteye might just give you the energy you need to power through the rest of your day. However, if you have sleep apnea, caution is in order. This blog post explores how napping might affect your condition and what you can do to protect the quality of your sleep.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. While some cases of cancer are inevitable due to genetics or other unchangeable circumstances, other cases arise as the result of modifiable risk factors, which may include sleep apnea. This is especially true of women. Continue reading below to learn more about these conditions may be linked.

Throughout the United States, millions of people struggle with vision impairment. For some of those individuals, their condition is due to cataracts, accidents, or other sad circumstances. For many, though, the main cause of their vision problems is diabetic retinopathy. Certainly, if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you should make every effort to protect your eye health! How can you do that? For one thing, you should make sure you get enough high-quality sleep. This blog post discusses the fascinating connection between sleep apnea and blindness.

Have you recently noticed your sleep apnea symptoms worsening? While there are some ways to remedy your situation, there are certain habits and medications that might cause your breathing to remain interrupted. Keep reading to learn five factors that can make your condition worse and how a sleep dentist can help you get the rest you deserve.

Anyone with sleep apnea will tell you that it doesn’t just make your mornings harder…it weighs down your entire life with exhaustion. While professional treatment that is both effective and non-invasive is available, some people of course want to try to do what they can on their own first.

Thankfully, research has revealed that there are three simple (but not easy) steps you can take that can significantly reduce your sleep apnea symptoms (just not overnight).

Cannabidiol, often referred to as CBD, is popular among natural health enthusiasts. Indeed, it has shown potential to reduce symptoms of a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and pain. Some people are even using it to treat their obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But is CBD really a suitable way to address OSA? This blog post explains what you should know.

When it comes to treating sleep apnea, some people are under the impression that they must use an “either or” approach — either they have a CPAP machine or an oral appliance. The truth is, though, that for many individuals, both of these options can work together to optimize sleep quality and comfort. What exactly is combined sleep apnea therapy, and how can you tell if it is right for you? This blog post provides some important information.

Are you tired all the time? Do you snore loudly? Do you often wake up feeling groggy and unrested? While you might have gotten used to such symptoms, they should never be accepted as normal. You might have a highly treatable sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. The best way to start feeling like yourself again is to seek help from a qualified sleep doctor. How can you find such a doctor? Here are a few tips:

The pain of TMJ disorder (TMD) can interfere with your ability to chew your favorite foods, engage in effortless conversation, and enjoy the best possible quality of life. When dealing with this issue, some people rely on pain relievers, but those only mask symptoms. Wouldn’t it be better to find a longer-term solution? You might be a candidate for splint therapy, an effective and non-pharmaceutical way to address TMJ pain. How does splint therapy work? This blog post explains.