Now Offering Virtual Consultations
Do You Have Questions about TMJ, or Sleep Apnea issues, or about traditional or clear braces? Schedule a Virtual Consultation to Discuss! Dr. Sep is committed to helping people that have TMJ, or sleep apnea issues, or people that require braces. We get so many excellent questions from patients, especially when they are first introduced […]
Exploring the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Sleep Apnea
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Apnea If you are diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, it’s a good idea to consider the possibility of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. While the link between Fibromyalgia and Sleep Apnea is still being explored, signs indicate a strong correlation between the two. In fact, a 2017 study found half of patients with Fibromyalgia were also […]
6 Benefits of Deep Sleep
The Benefits of Deep Sleep How many mornings do you wake up with a yawn, wishing you could get just a few more hours of shut eye? And if you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, odds are you experience daytime drowsiness more often than not—that feeling of tiredness can be tenfold! This is because with […]
Can You Die from Sleep Apnea?
Can You Die from Sleep Apnea? Short Answer: Yes. Sleep Apnea can kill you.Longer Answer: When you have sleep apnea, you stop breathing at night.The good news is it’s not suffocation that leads to death.The bad news is untreated sleep apnea leads to a number of other conditions that rank among the leading causes of […]
What is Sleep Dentistry?
A Sleep Apnea “Mouthguard” is most patients’ understanding of Sleep Dentistry. While treating sleep apnea with a “mouthguard” is definitely a part of it, there’s a lot more to Sleep Dentistry than just treating sleep apnea with orthodontics– or a sleep apnea mouthpiece or mouthguard, or snoreguard, or sleep apnea treatment without cpap, or whatever […]
Does Snoring Mean You Have Sleep Apnea?
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Snoring is extremely common—it is estimated that nearly 57% of men and 40% of women snore. And yes, snoring can be a nuisance for your bed partner, with loud noises making it difficult to fall asleep. But snoring also is the main symptom of a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder: obstructive sleep […]