Skip to content UARS Edxplained Mary just gave birth to a baby girl, her first child. She had some minor sleep issues during her pregnancy, but the baby, Caroline, was perfect. Of course, babies take a lot of work and Mary insisted on breastfeeding too. She was always on call for Caroline, so it wasn’t unusual for Mary […]
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I’m sleeping with a grizzly bear—how your BED PARTNER’s snores can affect your health! In many bedrooms across the country (and world), there is a competition. Sometimes it’s a battle for the blankets. Other times it’s a tiff over the temperature. But on any given night, in as many as 50% of bedrooms, it’s a
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It’s Just Snoring!” Right? “I first got diagnosed with sleep apnea/snoring in 2008 and have been dealing with it ever since. I have tried online quick fixes, CPAP machines and surgery, but nothing has worked to effectively get rid of my snoring completely until now. I went to see my dentist and he explained to
Sleep Apnea AND MORE TROUBLE? Depression, High Blood Pressure, Obesity and Liver Disease Pictured here is Francis Grose (1731-1791). He was an English antique collector/dealer and gifted storyteller. His friend, Rev James Douglas, drew this portrait depicting Grose as a thick-necked man asleep with his mouth partially open. If you close your eyes, you can
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THE BIG 3: Heart Disease, Diabetes and Stroke Suffering from OSA? We all agree that snoring can be super annoying to listen to, especially if YOU are trying to sleep next to that snoring person. But, how many of us realize the person snoring next to us may also be suffering from OSA, which puts
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Asthma Asthma is a condition where your lungs react to things that normally shouldn’t affect you, making it difficult to breathe. As we’ve discussed, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when your muscles relax and the soft tissues in your mouth, throat and nose interrupt your breathing during sleep. OSA You might not see the relationship
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Are You At Risk? If you were to imagine the typical person who is at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) who would come to mind? You would be in good company if you first think of someone who is overweight, middle aged, male, and who snores like a banshee—perhaps this description even applies to
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Signs of Sleep-Disordered Breathing In Adults and Children “Knowing is half the battle.” -GI Joe The goal of this blog post is to give you some tools so you can help yourself and your loved ones seek proper evaluation and treatment. The signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are like stars in a constellation. Once
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When it comes to sleep, comfort is extremely important Doctor Carmine Morreale, DMD, MAGD Click to Tweet Snoring and Sleep Apnea treatment wonder if the device will be comfortable enough to wear while they sleep. This concern is understandable, since many patients who are looking for a mouthguard – also known as oral appliance therapy
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CPAP ALTERNATIVE TO TREAT SNORING & SLEEP APNEA IN BOSTON For many years, the initial treatment for sleep apnea and snoring has been the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask. This device is just what it sounds like: a mask that you place over your nose and mouth that’s connected to a pump that sends
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Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry can mean different things to different people. Encompassing changes from veneers and dental implants to teeth whitening and more, the overarching goal of any cosmetic dentistry procedure is to create a positive change to your teeth and your smile. At Boston Center for Oral Health, our Back Bay dental practice is
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Dental devices come in all shapes and sizes and serve different purposes. While hearing the phrase “dental device” might initially call to mind orthodontic appliances or dentures, another type of dental device is an oral appliance that’s used to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at how
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