Florida Dental Sleep Disorders Blog

No matter what your holiday traditions might be, you’re likely going to be spending a lot of time around friends and family in the coming weeks. If this involves staying anywhere overnight, and you snore, then you’re probably a bit worried. The last thing you want to do is keep your loved ones awake all night (especially if you only see some of them once a year)! Fortunately, snoring treatment in Jupiter doesn’t have to be that complicated. Just use the 4 tips below to ensure that you as well as everyone around you enjoys a restful holiday season.   (more…)

Millions of people fly all year round, and for many, they’ll be traversing quite a few time zones in the process, meaning that the threat of jet lag is very real. While it’s just annoying for most people, for those with obstructive sleep apnea, it can really put a lasting damper on a trip by making chronic exhaustion and snoring much worse. To help you avoid and get over jet lag as quickly as possible, here are a few handy tips you can follow. (more…)

Whenever you see sleepwalking in movies or on TV, it’s usually played for laughs, but in reality, it can easily cause someone to experience serious physical injuries. According to a study published by the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, up to 10% of people with sleep apnea also exhibit “parasomnia” symptoms such as sleepwalking, hallucinations, and even sleep eating. How are they connected, and what should you do if you have obstructive sleep apnea? (more…)

If you have sleep apnea, maintaining certain habits are essential to consistently getting a full night’s rest. Using your treatment, going to bed and waking up around the same time, and turning off all electronics within an hour of wanting to sleep are all extremely important, but there is one other thing a lot of people don’t think about: what they eat. If you consume certain foods or beverages right before bedtime, they can really hamper your sleep and even make your apnea much worse. Below are 4 foods/beverages you should definitely avoid within a few hours of going to bed. (more…)

If you’re like most Americans, then the last thing you probably do before getting ready for bed is turn off some type of electronic device, whether it be a phone, TV, laptop, or tablet. What you may not know is that all of these devices actually emit a soft blue light, one that can actually drastically lower your sleep quality. This is useful information for absolutely everyone, but it’s especially important for people who are using sleep apnea treatment in Jupiter. Why is this blue light so bad for sleep? Read on to learn why you should always unplug before you go to bed. (more…)

The holiday season will be here before you know it, and for many people, that means they will be hitting the road or the air to meet up with friends and family around the world to celebrate. Travel can be stressful enough, but if you have obstructive sleep apnea in Vero Beach, it can be a real nightmare. You have to worry about airport security checking your CPAP, trying to fit it into the overhead compartment, not knowing if you’ll be able to plug it in wherever you’re staying…it’s enough to make you just stay home! Fortunately, there’s something that can make all of these headaches go away, and it’s called combined therapy. What is it? Read on to find out! (more…)

The alarm goes off, as it does every morning, and you instinctively press the snooze button as quickly as possible, as you do every morning. You’re not really sure how many times you repeat this, but what’s certain is that you end up feeling tired throughout the day no matter what. You went to bed at a reasonable time, got around eight hours of sleep…so why do you constantly feel exhausted? If this sounds familiar, then it might be time for you to get sleep apnea treatment in Jupiter. Read on below to learn the difference between being a little sleep deprived and needing to go see your doctor. (more…)