Sleep Apnea & 
(281) 363-2770Understanding the 3 Types of Sleep Apnea
September 13, 2019
Stress or a bad mattress aren’t the only things that keep people awake at night. In fact, as much as 26% of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 may find themselves tossing and turning at night because of a sleep disorder. Sleep apnea in The Woodlands is a common condition that results when there are several pauses in breathing frequently throughout the night. There are 3 main types that require a different approach to treat depending on your diagnosis.
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Sleep Deprivation – How Visiting the Dentist Can Help
August 16, 2018
Being tired is something that happens to all of us, and a cup of coffee or a nap will usually solve the problem. However, sleep deprivation is much more serious. This issue occurs due to weeks, months, or even years of inadequate sleep. While spending one or two days feeling sleepy is uncomfortable, serious sleep deprivation has much more severe consequences. If you’re concerned you may be suffering from sleep deprivation, it’s important that you seek appropriate help. In some cases, the causes of sleep deprivation can be addressed with help from your caring dentist.
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When is Snoring More Than Just an Annoyance?
July 7, 2018
Many patients visit us who believe that loud, chronic snoring is just a harmless annoyance. For some people, it really is that simple, but for others, snoring can be a side effect of more serious health concerns, including obstructive sleep apnea. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the potential health conditions that are associated with snoring and when you should let our team or a medical doctor know about your snoring.
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