Approximately 30 million people in the US have sleep apnea, but only 6 million are diagnosed. Some people are unaware that they’re having issues with breathing while they sleep. If you don’t feel well-rested after getting the recommended hours of sleep, then you might have this health condition. Other warning signs are: Waking up fromContinue
Sleep apnea is an unusual but fairly common condition that prevents you from getting a good night’s sleep. Sadly, there are a lot of myths floating around out there about sleep apnea, which is why Bay Area Sleep Apnea Solutions wants to set the record straight. Their expertise on myths and truths about sleep apneaContinue
Temporomandibular joint disorder, better known as TMD or TMJ, can be a deeply painful, uncomfortable problem to have – especially at night. For many patients, the classic TMJ symptoms of teeth grinding, clenching, and muscle tension get worse at night, and often go into overdrive during sleep. This can cause problems ranging from muscle painContinue
At Spark Sleep Solutions, it is our goal to ensure that all of our patients sleep soundly and comfortably. We strive to work with patients who suffer from sleep apnea, snoring, and orofacial pain and actually resolve their symptoms such as snoring, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, tired, low productivity, headaches, urge to urinate during sleep, disturbedContinue
Specialized Sleep Apnea Treatment in Santa Cruz If you’re one of the many Americans living with sleep apnea, you’ve likely wondered if sleep apnea ever goes away. While, in many cases, sleep apnea is a chronic condition that doesn’t simply disappear, there are many ways to treat it ― and yes, even cure it, inContinue
Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs due to blockage of the airways, central sleep apnea is a form of sleep apnea that occurs when the brain fails to send the proper signals to the muscles that regulate breathing. This type of sleep apnea is less common than obstructive sleep apnea and can occur in relationContinue
Do you or your partner have a snoring problem? Perhaps you know that you snore, but aren’t sure if the problem could be serious. Unfortunately, sleep apnea is not only bothersome to those who live with you, but it can also cause a variety of health issues. As your sleep apnea doctor in the BayContinue
Here at Spark Sleep Solutions, we want to ensure that our patients across the San Jose, Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, and Ran Ramon areas are aware of the far-reaching impact conditions like sleep apnea can have on their lives. Our team is always happy to answer your questions and we’ve broken down an overview ofContinue
While usage of a CPAP machine has been the traditional treatment for sleep apnea, it isn’t always the best method for everyone. Studies suggest that around 35 percent of patients abandon this treatment at some point due to discomfort and inconvenience. Fortunately, oral sleep apnea devices may be excellent CPAP alternatives, allowing you to preventContinue
Anyone who drinks knows that alcohol can leave you feeling groggy and drowsy, and many Americans rely on alcohol as an aid for falling asleep. But how does alcohol really affect our sleep? As your sleep experts in San Jose, Santa Cruz, San Ramon and Los Gatos, we at Spark Sleep Solutions wanted to shedContinue