Sleep Disorders

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It seems that the more we want to rest, the harder time we have getting it. But sleep — no different than drinking water and eating a balanced diet — is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Let’s look today with our sleep apnea dentist in Santa […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Life expectancy in the United States is not what it was prior to the coronavirus pandemic, but it is back on the upswing: at 77.5 years, according to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genetics is a factor in your lifespan but so is taking […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, a sleep-breathing disorder characterized by loud snoring and choking noises due to frequent — and usually quite lengthy — pauses in breathing. The pauses in breathing disrupt a person’s sleep cycle, and the lack of oxygen to the body […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA The quality of your sleep is just as important to your health and well-being as exercise and a well-balanced diet. Scientists have linked undiagnosed sleep apnea to an increased risk of serious health issues like cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke. It can also be deadly if someone, exhausted from a […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Sleep apnea is a common yet potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep, leading to a decrease in oxygen levels and disrupted sleep patterns. Despite its prevalence, sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed and untreated, posing significant […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Nearly 70 million Americans suffer from sleep deficiency, according to the National Institutes of Health. Whether you have a difficult time staying asleep or still feel tired when you wake up, there are many causes to chronic daytime fatigue. Unfortunately, ignoring sleep loss may increase your risk of chronic conditions […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Prescription drugs are sometimes necessary to manage health conditions, but, unfortunately, they can aggravate symptoms of sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. The pauses can occur multiple times per hour, interrupting sleep patterns and restricting oxygen that the brain and body need. This […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA We have a few questions to about the quality of sleep your child is getting: Does your child ever seem to struggle to breathe at night? Does s/he snore, take pauses in breathing or make choking or gasping noises as if s/he has momentarily stopped breathing? Is s/he still wetting […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Millions of Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and some don’t even realize it. If your bed partner complains that you snore or gasp for air at night, you may have OSA. Today, our sleep apnea dentist in Santa Cruz is explaining what sleep apnea is, and we’re diving […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We’ve all experienced mornings when we wake up feeling groggy and unrested, despite seemingly getting a full night’s sleep. While various factors could be at play for why we feel exhausted as soon as our feet hit the floor in the morning, one often overlooked culprit is sleep apnea. In […]