Sleep Disorders

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA People tend to be more active during summer. Perhaps it is the longer daylight hours or, the warmer weather beckoning you to attend social gatherings late into the evenings. Young adults and teens often do away with their usual sleep routine, staying up late and sleeping in the next day. […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Navigating life with low energy levels could feel like an uphill battle, even when it comes to simple tasks. Unfortunately, an inability to focus can compound your frustration and make things more difficult. For some people, consuming a dietary supplement, energy drink, or coffee is a regular occurrence when they […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Sleep divorce is a coined term meaning couples that sleep in separate beds. Many couples sleep apart because one or both partners snore loudly, which disrupts their loved one’s sleep. It’s become a popular term, and the internet highlights many articles on sleep divorce. However, these articles don’t tell you […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Sleep apnea is a disorder that impedes breathing during sleep. It restricts airflow, often causing loud snoring, which sounds harmless. But unfortunately, untreated sleep apnea has some significant health consequences that can affect your life in different ways. Today on the blog, our sleep apnea dentists in Scotts Valley share […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Your child’s growth and development heavily depend on nutrition, exercise, and sleep quality. When your child doesn’t sleep well, it can create behavioral and eating problems and an inability to focus. Unfortunately, when your child snores, it can disrupt their sleep and signify a more complex problem requiring medical intervention. […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Daily complaints from your significant other about your snoring or gasping for air while sleeping could cause concern. Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA is a medical condition that causes snoring and breathing pauses throughout the night. As you sleep, your jaw and throat naturally relax, resulting in soft tissue collapsing […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA As dentists and scientists review historical dental records, more information about others’ lifestyles so long ago comes to light. For example, human jaws are significantly smaller today than the prehistoric figures who were hunter-gatherers, according to research. Unfortunately, the change results in sleep complications, misaligned teeth, and overcrowding. However, correcting […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Although many people assume that snoring is harmless, it’s the most common symptom of a potentially dangerous sleep-breathing disorder called Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA. So when your partner complains about your snoring, it could be a sign that you are one among millions of Americans who suffer from sleep […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Sleep apnea is a sleep-breathing disorder affecting millions of people. It occurs with soft tissue in the airway collapsing or completely blocking airflow, resulting in vibration sounds or snoring when attempting to breathe. Untreated sleep apnea is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events, stroke, and cognitive decline, according […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA If you have obstructive sleep apnea or are seeking a diagnosis for this common sleep-breathing disorder, you might already be aware that a CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure machine is often prescribed as treatment. The problem is that many sleep apnea patients that use a CPAP eventually discontinue its […]