The CDA Foundation reports that, “An estimated 10 million Californians experience barriers to dental care.” This number is staggering and shows that dental care is truly needed by our community. As we’ve stated before, dental health is vital to proper oral health and overall health. Proper dental care can have long lasting influence on anContinue
Dr. Srujal Shah’s Inspiring Lecture At Sleep Group Solutions 2016 It’s not everyday that sleep patients get to experience having work done by a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Luckily, patients of Spark Sleep Solutions led by Dr. Shah get that experience. Seen as an expert in his field, he wasContinue
Many people are surprised to learn that their sleep habits can affect their health and overall well-being. There are three main sleep positions which are side, back and stomach, with each having their own variables. Sleep experts recommend sleeping on your side in order to rest more comfortably and to increase your odds of sleepingContinue
The purple bags under your eyes aren’t the only effect of sleep deprivation. Did you know that a lack of sleep can also affect your mood, motivation, judgment, and even memory? According to researchers from Harvard, seven hours of sleep is an average amount that helps maintain memory and accuracy later in life. The studyContinue
Sleep apnea is a condition that disrupts breathing while a person is asleep. There are two main types of sleep apnea: central and obstructive. Central is connected to the brain’s inability to send proper signals while obstructive has to do with narrow airways or blockage of the airway while sleeping. The trouble with sleep apneaContinue
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) in the United States when dental professionals, healthcare providers and others across the country work to promote good oral health in kids. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental checkups helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth, gumsContinue
Valentine’s Day is the day of love when couples of all ages exchange gifts, chocolates, cards and flowers. It is definitely a day when there’s lots of romance in the air as people are busy showering each other with love and affection. But if you happen to snore while you sleep, your romantic plans forContinue
In partnering with Braebon, SomnoMed now has the first FDA approved mandibular advancement device in the US that has the capability to objectively monitor the number of hours that the patient uses the device over several months. While there has been an overwhelmingly positive reception to this development, I have come across some rare skepticsContinue
In our sleep clinic, we can provide you with a CPAP alternative to wear at night. Our solution can help you breathe freely so you wake up feeling refreshed and energized, rather than sluggish and tired. We know sleep apnea impacts millions of people. Unfortunately, many people do not realize this is the reason theyContinue
At our sleep clinic, we treat sleep apnea and know that this condition can impact virtually anyone. It is significantly more common in adults and can be exacerbated by being overweight or drinking alcohol before bed. Still, children have been known to develop obstructive sleep apnea, as well. What are the signs? If your childContinue