Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hundreds of studies have positively confirmed that sleep apnea is connected to all sorts of health problems. Scientists know that the condition negatively impacts cardiovascular health by increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation. Sleep apnea has … Continue reading →

When we think of police officers and other public servants that are given the important role of protecting towns, communities, and the country; we’d like to assume that these men and women are focused, prepared, and 100 percent ready for … Continue reading →

Commonly, when a patient is suspected of suffering from sleep apnea or some other type of sleep disorder, he or she is encouraged to seek help from a sleep physician. Usually, a sleep physician will have patients undergo a sleep … Continue reading →

Many of us know that cavities are a common occurrence in today’s society. Whether it’s due to poor dental hygiene, sugary diets or a combination or both; the amount of patients who have a cavity within their lifetime continues to … Continue reading →

Though we rarely hear or read much about sleep apnea postponing or ruining careers; however, it can do so both directly and indirectly. Recently, Green Bay Packers Vice President Jason Wied took a leave of absence from the organization, because … Continue reading →

These days, it seems that everything we do is somehow available wirelessly. Wi-Fi connections and Wi-Fi technology continues to grow and advance; and while you generally think of computers and mobile phones when talking about Wi-Fi, the medical world also … Continue reading →

If you’ve watched T.V. lately, you might have noticed a commercial promoting a business offering its members a new CPAP filter and mask every 90 days in exchange for a monthly fee. In the advertisement (embedded below), the business says … Continue reading →

Many see the mouth and teeth as not much more than parts of our body that allow us to eat, chew and talk. While this is partly true; the mouth is also truly a complex body part. For example, teeth … Continue reading →

When you think of a dentist and dental treatment, rarely would the word temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) come to mind; however, despite the fact that TMJ is so widely unknown, the condition does impact millions of people a day. TMJ … Continue reading →