Can Sleep Apnea Come In Children?

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

Snoring is a Turn Off

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

The Case for Compliance Monitoring

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

Why You Should Consider a CPAP Alternative

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

Can Sleep Apnea Impact Kids?

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

Can Babies Have Sleep Apnea?

Could My Baby Have Sleep Apnea? While national health studies warn about the prevalence of adult sleep apnea which affects more than 25 million Americans and its dangers to public health, many don’t realize that even infants can have the chronic disease. The National Sleep Foundation estimates sleep apnea affects two to to three percentContinue