Florida Dental Sleep Disorders Blog

If you have ever pulled an all-nighter, you might remember feeling tired and “out of it” the next day. Perhaps it took you a few days to feel sharp, alert, and focused again. Why does that happen? How exactly does a lack of sleep affect cognitive performance? This blog post discusses how inadequate rest can affect your brain in both short-term and long-term ways.

Monetary debt can be stressful and burdensome, but there are other types of debt that can come with even heavier consequences. Sleep debt is one of them. If you consistently fail to get enough high-quality sleep, your health, relationships, and overall quality of life could suffer. What exactly is sleep debt, and how can you get back in the black? This blog post explains.

Halloween is supposed to be a holiday of fun scares, but some people are currently struggling with a much less enjoyable kind of fear: being afraid to pursue sleep apnea treatment. While some reservations are understandable, putting off treatment for too long could end up having truly frightening consequences for your overall health. If you’re dealing with sleep apnea during the Halloween season, here’s why it’s important to have it addressed as soon as you can.

Are you among the millions of people who struggle to get an adequate amount of high-quality sleep each night? There are many possible explanations for your problem, from sleep disorders to stress to noise pollution and beyond. Regardless of what is causing your struggles, though, you should do what you can to improve the quality of your sleep. Here are some practical tips that may help:

Your brain is your most precious asset — it is the source of everything you think, do, and feel. Although the human brain is remarkably resilient, it could be damaged by things at might at first seem to be inconsequential, such as a lack of deep sleep. What is the connection between sleep apnea, a lack of deep sleep, and brain damage? This blog post discusses some eye-opening research.

After receiving a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), most people are eager to look for ways to manage their condition. Along with using treatment from a professional, they might make small changes in their daily lives. For example, they might invest in some new bedding. A new pillow just might help you sleep better! But which type of pillow is best for sleep apnea? This blog post shares some helpful information.

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause persistent pain and interfere with your quality of life. Sadly, it might also interfere with your nighttime rest. Does rheumatoid arthritis increase the risk of sleep apnea? If you are struggling to get the rejuvenating sleep you need, what steps can you take to address the situation? This blog post explains.