Sleep Dunwoody Blog

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects roughly 25 million adult Americans. However, it is estimated, 75% of those with the condition remain undiagnosed. When the disorder is left untreated, serious and potentially deadly health complications develop. In addition to decreased sleep and a poor quality of life, your oral and overall health are impacted. You develop an increased risk for tooth decay. Not to mention, the condition can result in cardiovascular disease. With the complications of the disorder quite diverse, you need effective treatment for sleep apnea in Dunwoody. Among the most preferred treatment involves an oral appliance.

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If you wake in the morning with a sore jaw and teeth, you could suffer from Bruxism. This is a condition that results from grinding or clenching the teeth while sleeping. It is estimated that 30 to 40 million adults and children suffer from the issue. There are several factors that can cause the condition, such as stress or sleep apnea. No matter the cause, effective treatment is critical. When left untreated, many painful symptoms and damage to the teeth can develop.

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Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects an estimated 25 million adults in the United States. However, it is estimated one in six people remain undiagnosed. The disorder causes numerous pauses in breathing several times per night. While there are different causes for the interruptions in breathing, the most common cause is due to an obstruction in the airway. Due to the serious health complications that can result, such as cardiovascular disease, you need an effective treatment. If you have recently been diagnosed with the disorder, you might be surprised that you were referred to a dentist. Now, more and more dentists are treating sleep apnea in Dunwoody due to alternative treatments that are available.

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As you toss and turn, you resist the urge to look at the time. Whatever it might be, you’re not going to like it, and you’re sure your alarm will go off at any minute. It’s been like this for months now, and what started as annoying is now becoming dangerous. You noticed yourself nodding off while driving, and that’s when you knew you needed to do something about your sleep problems. After doing a little research online, you think you might have sleep apnea, but you’re unsure. What should you do?

Often, the first step to getting treatment for a sleep disorder is to get a sleep study done. Why is this helpful? Today, Dr. Jeff Rodgers is going to talk about how a sleep study may be your first step to finally getting a full night’s rest.

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If you are suffering from sleep apnea, your number one concern is getting treatment so that you can finally rest. What are your treatment options? How successful are they? Which one is best for you? Today, Dr. Jeff Rodgers is going to answer each of these questions by going over all of the possible treatment options for sleep apnea in Dunwoody.

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You know your diet plays a big role in how you feel and look, but have you considered that what you eat also affects your sleep? And, of course, your sleep (or lack of it) greatly impacts the way you look and feel. There’s a reciprocal relationship between food, sleep, and health, and understanding how it works is important for overall wellbeing. From Dr. Jeff Rodgers, the trusted sleep dentist providing sleep apnea therapy in Dunwoody, we’ve got more on the relationship between diet and sleep below. (more…)

Sleep apnea and depression are two of the most common medical conditions in the U.S., both affecting about 20 million people every day. Current science now shows that there may be a strong connection between sleep apnea and depression, and that one can easily impact the other. Dr. Jeff Rodgers is going to shed a little more light on the connection between depression and sleep apnea.

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