Trying to understand why you have TMJ requires wading through a sea of bad information. Knowing what is truth and myth regarding your TMJ requires learning more about it. It’s also helpful to know why your sleep apnea diagnosis is tied to TMJ. Spark Sleep Solutions in Santa Cruz has been helping dozens of patientsContinue
You may be familiar with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea or bruxism. Did you know that sleep disorders can cause orofacial pain too? If you have visited your doctor and have been diagnosed with TMJ or some other cause of facial pain, it may actually be linked to a sleep disorder. Spark Sleep SolutionsContinue
If you struggle with sleep apnea, you may have heard about the latest oral devices that can alleviate it. Though, you may have heard misconceptions about them as well. Here are a few of the most common myths about Santa Cruz oral devices for sleep apnea: 1. There’s Only One Type of Oral Device ThereContinue
Insomnia plagues 10% of the adult population in the U.S. A recent study showed that of those with insomnia, most have underlying obstructive sleep apnea (i.e., OSA). Treating the OSA could lead to better sleep and better sleep hygiene. Spark Sleep Solutions is a leader in current information about OSA and the sleep apnea solutionsContinue
If you suffer from sleep apnea, treating it effectively by visiting Spark Sleep Solutions could improve your daytime productivity. Individuals who suffer from the condition have reported significant improvements in their energy levels with effective treatment, which is designed to improve a patient’s sleep quality. Improved Quality of Sleep Means More Energy Most patients withContinue
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, interferes with your ability to breathe naturally during the night. What happens is that the airway gets blocked from relaxing muscles and other tissues in your neck, sinuses, and nose. The airway narrows, causing snoring and the cessation of breathing for a short period of time. The condition strains bothContinue
Having sleep apnea or snoring interrupts one’s ability to sleep well. Additionally, untreated sleep apnea or snoring causes several pulmonary and cardiac health problems because you aren’t getting sufficient quality sleep. More often than not, your pulmonologist will prescribe a CPAP or BiPAP machine for you to wear at night. Spark Sleep Solutions offers aContinue
The tongue is an amazing muscle. Most people don’t realize that the tongue is all muscle, with a layer of nerves and special skin coated with taste bud receptors. The problem is that the tongue can get in the way of breathing at night, causing sleep apnea. Only when you are awake can you makeContinue
When we think of therapy for sleep apnea or snoring, we usually think one-dimensionally; of one therapy that is. CPAP, custom oral devices made by a board certified sleep dentist, or surgery are what is discussed for most patients. However, each of these therapies may also benefit from being used in combination with positional therapies,Continue
If you snore or have sleep apnea; perhaps you use a custom oral appliance or a CPAP machine; and you’re wondering if there’s something else you can do to address your sleep apnea, there is. It’s a tongue strengthening device made possible with use of the ExciteOSA device at Spark Sleep Solutions. Get your prescriptionContinue