by LakeView Dentists | May 8, 2013 | Sleep Apnea
Hi everyone! Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. These episodes are called apneas (literally, “without breath”) and last at least nine seconds. Some people have...
by LakeView Dentists | Jan 16, 2013 | Sleep Apnea
Hi everyone! A recent study reveals that people with Type 2 diabetes and people with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) share the same early signs of cardiovascular damage. This study was presented the week of December 5th at the annual meeting of the European Association...
by LakeView Dentists | Sep 20, 2011 | Sleep Apnea
Hi everyone! Today’s blog concerns new treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a growing health risk in the US, with dental appliances as an alternative to the more cumbersome CPAP, or “Continuous Positive Air Pressure” masks. Obstructive Sleep Apnea OSA is a...
by LakeView Dentists | Sep 3, 2010 | General Dentistry, Health, Sleep Apnea
Hi everyone! Are you one of the millions of Americans who suspect that they are suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), but refuse to go to a sleep specialist because you are put off by the prospect...
by LakeView Dentists | Aug 10, 2008 | General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea
Hi everyone! Well, once again it has been too long since I’ve written in this blog. Recently, a patient form Farmington Hills who came in for some cosmetic dentistry mentioned he was using a CPAP and I remembered that I had neglected to follow up on...
by LakeView Dentists | May 26, 2008 | General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea
Hi everyone! It’s been too long since I’ve written in, but I’ve been really busy and somehow my blog ended up near the bottom of my "to-do" list. I hope you’ll forgive me!...
