Florida Dental Sleep Disorders Blog

For some people, the only way they’re able to get through the day without riding a wave of caffeinated beverages is by taking a nap. It seems pretty straightforward: if you’re tired in the middle of the day, a nap is a quick fix. However, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, napping has been linked to higher mortality. So wait, does this mean that napping is actually dangerous? As with all things having to do with human health, it depends, and in today’s blog, we’re going to discuss whether or not it’s a good idea for you to be napping every day. (more…)

The alarm goes off, and you’d rather be listening to nails on a chalkboard right now, because at least with that, it wouldn’t signal that it’s time to get up. Once again, you made sure to go to bed at a decent hour, and once again, after sleeping through the entire night, you still wake up feeling completely exhausted.

What is the problem? No matter how much you sleep at night or how many naps you take, it just never seems to be enough. Should you be concerned? What is causing this? Today, we reveal what may be impacting your sleep quality and preventing you from getting the rest you deserve night after night. (more…)

Right now, about 22 million Americans are currently suffering from sleep apnea, and while that is an extremely high number, here is another one that is a bit more shocking: over 80% of people with sleep apnea go untreated because they are either undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. That means about 17.6 MILLION people currently have an uncontrolled sleep disorder! Of course, numbers this large can be somewhat hard to imagine in your head, so to bring this issue home, we’ve decided to crunch the numbers and reveal how many people likely have sleep apnea in Melbourne. Are your sleep issues due to sleep apnea? We’ll reveal your chances today. (more…)

When it comes to sleep apnea treatment, for years, it has been assumed that oral appliance therapy (OAT) is only helpful for those who have mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. For those with severe sleep apnea, it has been believed that only CPAP therapy or surgery could truly address the issue. However, at Florida Dental Sleep Disorders, we’ve been able to provide successful sleep apnea treatment in Vero Beach for a wide range of patients using OAT despite the severity of their sleep apnea. In fact, we have shown that oral appliance therapy can offer fantastic results even for those with the most severe sleep apnea. Of course, you don’t have to just take our word for it—we have the numbers to back it up! (more…)

You’re lying in bed one night, just about to drift off to sleep, when you hear that sound. Your bed partner starts snoring softly, but after a few moments, it sounds like they are trying to saw through a large tree. This happens every night, and every night you have to push and poke them to make it stop. In the morning, you’re both under rested and extremely frustrated. What is causing them to snore so much? Is it something you should be concerned about? Better yet, is there a way to actually stop snoring in Melbourne? (more…)

When you go to the doctor and you’re having a problem, you know they’re likely going to perform a few different tests. If you’re feeling pain anywhere, they might have you move around a bit, or if you’re sick, they may take a swab of your saliva to test it. But, what if you are having issues with your sleep? What can they do then? If you’re having problems that could be due to sleep apnea (such a cessations in your breathing during sleep or loud chronic snoring), then your doctor may recommend that you have a sleep study done. This can be used to rule out sleep apnea or give you a proper diagnosis. How do they work? What do they measure? How can you get one? Today, we share all you need to know about sleep testing in Vero Beach. (more…)

As we age, taking care of ourselves becomes all the more important, and that includes eating a balanced diet, remaining active, and getting enough sleep. The last item on that list can seem particularly tricky. How is sleeping different when you’re older? Doesn’t it just stay the same? As with all things, our sleep requirements change as we age, and in order to make sure you’re getting the quality rest you need every night to stay alert and focused during the day, here are a few handy sleep tips that will help you sleep like a baby at any age. (more…)