5 Alternatives to CPAP Machines for Sleep Apnea

For several people, sleeping can be difficult, especially for chronic snorers or those with sleep apnea. The most common fix for those with sleep apnea is a CPAP machine (or what’s known as a continuous positive airway pressure device). However, a CPAP machine doesn’t work for everyone. Wearing a mask over your nose and mouthContinue

Am I a Candidate for an Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea can be a hefty burden for one person to bear without the appropriate treatment, especially given that every case of sleep apnea differs from patient to patient. Here at Spark Sleep Solutions, your Santa Cruz sleep apnea experts, we provide specialized care and individual treatment to find the exact treatment our patients need. With over 100 different non-CPAP oral appliances, our treatment arsenal is one of the most robust in the country. Find out how oral appliance therapy in Santa Cruz can help you breathe easy and get the sleep you need!

Common Causes of TMJ

At Spark Sleep Solutions, our San Jose sleep apnea doctor works with a wide range of patients to ensure they experience a good night’s sleep, including TMJ and TMD patients. TMJ is an acronym for the temporomandibular joint and TMD is an acronym for temporomandibular joint disorder, but often the two acronyms are used interchangeably.Continue

How To Manage Orofacial Pain

Dealing with pain can be unbearable, no matter where it is on your body. Orofacial pain, such as headaches, neck pain, dizziness, and clenching in the jaw are just some examples of orofacial pain that people deal with on a regular basis. And while it can be normal, it’s important to know the root causeContinue

Can My Sleep Apnea Get Worse in the Winter?

Many patients with sleep apnea come to us with this question, wondering why they have a harder time sleeping in the winter and whether it has to do with aggravated sleep apnea. Here at Spark Sleep Solutions, your Santa Cruz central sleep apnea experts, we pride ourselves on helping our community sleep better, whether findingContinue

Sleep Hygiene Tips

Sleep hygiene is the little known younger sibling of personal hygiene, but studies are showing that it may be even more important to your well being than other forms of hygiene. Whether you have never heard of sleep hygiene or if you have been looking for ways to improve how you sleep at night, you’veContinue

Common Causes of Orofacial Pain

Spark Sleep Solutions in San Jose, CA is your go-to solution to have a better night’s rest. We also like to educate our patients on healthy habits and awareness of sleep diseases like sleep apnea and recognizing orofacial pain symptoms. You might experience orofacial pain if you have headaches, and pain within the jaw, eyes,Continue

How You Can Prepare Yourself For A Good Night’s Sleep

More and more studies are showing how important sleep is for all of our bodily functions whether it be your brain, heart, circulatory system, nervous system, or mental health. Here at Spark Sleep Solutions, your local sleep apnea doctor in the Bay Area and beyond, it is our mission to help those who struggle sleepingContinue

The Importance Of A Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep is critical to your health and well-being, just like exercise and eating a balanced diet. Unfortunately, many do not get the sleep they need to help the body repair itself to be ready for the next day. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), this is how much sleep is recommended by ageContinue