Northwest Dental Sleep Medicine

03/17/2019

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We hope you’re having a great day celebrating! 🍀

AND if you need help with the “long sleep” portion of this Irish proverb, we’re here to help!

www.drsleepcare.com

02/11/2019

We love helping our patients (and those around them) sleep better! A bulky CPAP machine is NOT your only option.

Here’s some testimonials from our patients how a comfortable oral appliance helped them and we’re here to help you as well...

😴"When I wear the device, my sleep quality is much better, I'm dreaming much more, I definitely feel more refreshed in the morning, and my daytime fatigue is much better. Before I was waking several times and sleeping only 2 to 3 hours. Now I'm getting 8 hours of solid sleep." Jim R.

😴"Not only has my husband slept better with his mouth piece but I have slept better. We camp and instead of bringing a bulky c-pap machine the mouth piece works terrific. Dave travels for work a lot and his mouth piece has been fantastic for helping him sleep while away from home." Christine S.

😴"I’ve been suffering with sleep apnea for approximately 2 years. After having a sleep study, I tried to use a C-Pap machine but I had no success. My general physician, Dr. Stephen Campau suggested Dr. Sherman and SomnoDent. I have now used the oral appliance for 6 weeks and I am extremely happy with the results. I don’t wake up hardly at all and I’m getting good constant rest. I’m waking up with more energy and not experiencing the tiredness I had in the past. Try it…you’ll love it!!" Frank V.

😴"I needed to but couldn’t use a CPAP machine. It just didn’t work for me so a dental appliance was recommended-it is wonderful! Easy to use, comfortable and I now wake up feeling refreshed! I remember telling Dr. Sherman I didn’t know what it felt like not being able to wake up feeling “tired”- now I know! What a great feeling each morning and so easy to do compared to a CPAP!" Hank S.

😴"I have had the SomnoDent since June of this year and cannot believe how it has helped me sleep better, feel more rested and most of all, my wife does not hear me snoring like I used to. I have gotten use to wearing the appliance and it has become very routine to use it without much extra time. I had tried the C-Pap and could not get used to wearing it so I am very glad that this device worked for me. Not sure what I would have done if this device did not work for me. I would recommend it to anyone who is experiencing snoring or other symptoms that comes with sleep apnea. Thank God for the SomnoDent!" Jason G.

😴"After wearing my appliance for about two weeks and adjusting it, the results are one hundred times better than I’d hoped. Even my wife told me she had to check to see if I was still breathing because I was not snoring at all. This has been the best experience- from the appliance and the wonderful staff!! I use to be so tired after work, I didn’t want to do anything. Now, I have the energy to stay awake and most importantly play with my kids. Thank you so much..." John H.

Read more reviews and about Dr. Sherman and how he customizes oral sleep appliance solutions for his patients at our website - https://www.drsleepcare.com/reviews

02/04/2019

We love customizing solutions to help our patients get their best nights sleep!

One of them sent us this article about what the Patriots do to relax and sleep the night before the Superbowl. (Talk about stress... 😉)

We found it interesting and hope you do too!

A night filled with ice cream, cooking shows, melatonin and Fortnite.

01/29/2019

We really appreciate all they do!

12/26/2018

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating... 🌟

12/17/2018

Please join us in congratulating Dr. & Mrs. Sherman on their daughter’s marriage to a wonderful man! 🥂

We’ve been having a great time celebrating!

12/03/2018

Happy Hanukkah to all who are celebrating! 🌟

11/11/2018

Thank you all and thank you to your families as well!

Here is two great lists from USA Today of restaurants and retailers offering discounts to Veterans:

https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/38466107

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/11/09/veterans-day-deals-starbucks-dunkin-and-others-offer-freebies/1873990002/

11/08/2018

Today is National Stress Awareness Day...

We can’t take away all of your stress, but we can definitely help you WITH your sleep and breathing better while you’re sleeping! 😴

10/30/2018

We love Small Cakes Algonquin and wanted to help spread the news that they’re hiring!

10/30/2018

Happy National Cat Day to all the cat lovers out there celebrating! 🐱

When our pets snore it’s usually kind of cute...when the person next to us snores...it’s usually (most would say definitely) not so cute!

There are solutions that can help...please check out our website to learn more: www.drsleepcare.com and call our office 847-764-3600 in Algonquin (off of Randall) with any questions or to schedule an appointment.

10/10/2018

Today is World Mental Health Day. We really liked the advice on this image because it includes a lot of great tips to improve mental health...including sleep!

The overlap between sleep disorders and various psychiatric problems is so great that researchers have long suspected both types of problems may have common biological roots.

DEPRESSION: Sleep problems increase the risk of developing depression. Studies report that depressed patients who continue to experience insomnia are less likely to respond to treatment than those without sleep problems. Even patients whose mood improves with antidepressant therapy are more at risk for a relapse of depression later on. Depressed patients who experience sleep disturbances are more likely to think about su***de and die by su***de than depressed patients who are able to sleep normally.

BIPOLAR DISORDER: Longitudinal studies suggest that insomnia and other sleep problems worsen before an episode of mania or bipolar depression, and lack of sleep can trigger mania. Sleep problems also adversely affect mood and contribute to relapse.

ANXIETY DISORDERS: Insomnia may also be a risk factor for developing an anxiety disorder. Insomnia can worsen the symptoms of anxiety disorders or prevent recovery. Sleep disruptions in PTSD, for example, may contribute to a retention of negative emotional memories and prevent patients from benefiting from fear-extinguishing therapies.

There are so many solutions and resources to help you sleep better and if you’re dealing with sleep challenges including snoring and/or sleep apnea (or you have spouse dealing with these things and they’re keeping you awake) we’re here to help!

Please visit our website www.drsleepcare.com and/or call our office 847-764-3600 to learn more.

09/26/2018

If you or someone you care about snores and/or has been diagnosed with sleep apnea, there IS hope for a better, healthier AND quieter sleep!

We specialize in the use of oral appliance therapy (like the one in the picture) to treat sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Oral appliance therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment that fits easily into your lifestyle. Oral appliances are:

* comfortable

* quiet

* portable

* easy to wear

* convenient for travel & easy to care for

Additionally, oral appliances do not restrict movements while sleeping, work with any patient sleeping positions, can be used for patients that are CPAP intolerant, do not require electricity, and require no consumable parts to replace.

If you have any questions and would like to learn more, please visit our website www.drsleepcare.com or contact our office at 847-764-3600 to schedule an appt.

09/09/2018

Wishing all who are celebrating...a very happy, healthy & joy filled New Year!

09/06/2018

Isn’t it ironic how true this statement usually is?!?

Sleeping with someone who snores can obviously be very annoying to deal with and affects sleep and stress levels!

For the person that is snoring, it can pose
some serious medical concerns. Habitual snoring can be a sign of a serious health problem, including obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea creates several problems, including: interruptions of breathing (lasting from a few seconds to minutes) during sleep caused by partial or total obstruction or blockage of the airway.

Most have seen the big & cumbersome CPAP machines but are surprised to find that there are oral appliances that are a great alternative and fit in the mouth like a retainer.

If you’d like to learn more about oral sleep appliances, please go to our website www.drsleepcare.com and/or call our office in Algonquin (off of Randall Road) at 847-764-3600.

We’re here to help!

05/13/2018

Here's how to deal with your partner's snoring or other bad bed habits. Contact us for snoring and sleep apnea treatment.

Don't move into separate beds yet -- here's help for common complaints about sleeping with a partner, including snoring, blanket hogging and more.

05/06/2018

Check out the best temperature for sleep. Contact us for all your sleep-related concerns.

Have trouble sleeping? You might be too warm. Read on to see what the best temperature is to sleep.