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04/24/2023

Sleep Tip #4: Elevate your head while sleeping to help keep airways open and reduce sleep apnea symptoms!

04/21/2023

Sleep Tip #3: Sleep on your side to help reduce snoring and improve sleep quality!

04/20/2023

Sleep Tip #2: Follow a regular sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.

04/17/2023

Did you know sleep apnea is linked to dental problems like gum disease and tooth decay? Research shows that treating sleep apnea can improve oral health. Link to study: https://lnkd.in/e-DkhST9

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04/13/2023

Easiest Sleep Tip: Stay active during the day for a better night's rest.

04/10/2023

Did you know taking pain medications affected your quality of sleep? Watch as Dr. Alexis, an anesthesiologist, explains how opioids can cause respiratory depression, how hormones can be affected, and how having sleep apnea can allow such medications to have deadly side effects.

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Quality sleep is important for patients undergoing paint management. In this episode of Pain Medication &SLEEP, Dr. Alexis - pain management specialist and a...

04/07/2023

Heart disease is the #1 leading cause of death all over the world, but does sleep apnea increase the likelihood of heart disease? Watch as cardiologist Dr. Vinod Patel discusses how the two are related.


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Dr. Vinod Patel is honored to serve the medical needs of New York with a focus on Cardiovascular disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Cardiology Imaging. ...

04/06/2023

45% of the adult population in the US have hypertension-but what is the correlation between hypertension and sleep apnea? Watch as cardiologist Dr. Vinod Patel discusses the detrimental cycle between the two if sleep apnea is left untreated.
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About 45% of the adult population in the U.S. has diagnosed hypertension or high blood pressure, but many patients are asymptomatic and their hypertension or...

04/05/2023

Sleep Apnea Misconceptions: "Sleep Apnea treatment would change my lifestyle completely." The benefit of custom oral appliances is that you can sleep more naturally before and during sleep than using a CPAP machine. You can talk, read or drink water naturally before falling asleep!

04/04/2023

"Sleep Apnea Misconception:
"It's just snoring. I don't want to make a big deal out of it and visit a doctor." When you have OSA, you experience repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. The disruption in breathing during sleep can result in daytime sleepiness and fatigue and affect your physical and brain functions.

04/03/2023

Sleep Apnea Misconceptions: "Sleep Apnea is something only old men have. There's no chance that I could have it, right?" In the U.S. alone, it is estimated over 18 million people have symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), with many being undiagnosed and untreated. OSA can occur in both men and women of all ages.

03/29/2023

Sleep Apnea Misconceptions: "I'm the one affected by OSA. So if I can put up with it, it's okay, right? Many studies showed that treating OSA can positively improve the quality of one's sleep and personal relationships.

03/28/2023

Sleep Apnea Misconception: "My doctor told me that wearing a CPAP mask is the only way to treat OSA…" In 2015, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) issued a new guideline for OSA treatment and recognized Custom Oral Appliances as an effective alternative to CPAP.

03/23/2023

Sleep Better Tip: Turn the alerts off on your phone. Anxiety and stress can increase after scrolling through social media on your phone!

03/21/2023

Curious to know how nasal congestion contributes to poor sleep and potential sleep apnea? Watch as Dr. Clifford Bassett discusses how allergies can lead to sleep disorders.

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Nasal congestion is one of the most common and bothersome symptoms of allergies. Significant nasal stuffiness and congested nasal passages is a primary facto...

03/20/2023

Sleep Better Tip: Sometimes our eyes can be tired, particularly if we’ve been looking at computers or devices most of the day. Podcasts are a great way to give your brain something to focus on at bedtime that doesn’t involve staring into the blue light from a screen.

03/15/2023

Sleep Better Tip: Read a book before bed! It is a great way to relax the mind and help you fall asleep.

03/14/2023

Our success stories! PART 4. Nicholas is 30 years old & has been in the army ever since he was 17. "My sleep doctor referred me to a sleep dentist, who told me about the Oral Appliance. Since I switched to Oral Appliance, I feel more rested and energized. I'm not drowsy anymore while at work or behind the wheel."