What poor sleep can do to your health – and how to get a better night’s rest
Sleep – both its quantity and its quality – is one of the most frequently discussed health topics. How often have you told a friend or relative, “I’m exhausted, I was up half the night”?The pandemic seems to have only made things worse, even for those who were...
Sleep divorce? How a sleep apnea appliance can save your marriage
Can a dentist save your marriage? If the problem is a "sleep divorce" due to snoring, then the answer is quite possibly yes, with the help of a simple oral appliance.You’re snoring. Your partner elbows you and pushes you on your side. One of you gets up to sleep in...
The signs that tell you if your snoring is dangerous and needs to be looked at
Snoring can be something that causes annoyance, especially if you are a light sleeper and try to sleep in the same room as someone who snores. However, snoring may not just be an inconvenience. It could also be a sign that something more serious is going on. The sound...
8 signs your snoring may be dangerous (and what to do about it)
At some point in our lives, we all snore. A cold or allergy can block nasal passages, a few drinks too close to bed will automatically relax tongue, palate and throat muscles -- and before we know it, we're unconsciously forcing air past those soft tissues, causing...
Want to stop snoring? The Beacon Dental Clinic can help
SNORING ISN’T JUST AN INCONVENIENCE; IT CAN ALSO LEAD TO SOME SEVERE HEALTH PROBLEMS. FIND OUT HOW DENTAL CARE CAN HELP TO STOP YOUR SNORING With around 40% of adult men and 24% of adult women suffering from snoring, it’s generally considered a bigger problem than...
Snoring and Sleep
Snoring is estimated to affect 57% of men and 40% of women in the United States. It even occurs in up to 27% of children. These statistics demonstrate snoring is widespread, but its severity and health implications can vary. Snoring can be light, occasional, and...
How successful are Oral Devices in Managing Sleep Disordered Breathing and Sleep Apnoea?
At the Beacon Dental Clinic Dr Edward Owens, Board Certified in Dental Sleep Medicine, has been managing patients referred by Medical Consultants specialising in Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disordered Breathing, and Ear Nose & Throat Surgeons, for over twenty...
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Snoring & Sleep Apnea
Untreated sleep apnea can stress your heart, raise your blood pressure, and worsen your mood. You might have trouble thinking clearly because you’re not getting the deep sleep you need. And your snores or gasps for air at night may disturb loved ones. But there are...
How to Stop Snoring
If someone in your bedroom snores, there’s no ignoring it. Snoring can be irritating to loved ones trying to get some sleep. But it can also be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially serious condition that causes repeated pauses in breathing during the...
Do you snore? Wake up feeling tired? Then you could be suffering from sleep apnea
A lot of snorers only decide to do something about their snoring, when a disgruntled bed partner puts the foot down and insists on tackling the matter. Edel Hurley, practice manager at the Beacon Dental Clinic, says traditionally, the other main push factor is when...
Mouth guard good option to CPAP for some, study finds
Some people with obstructive sleep apnea could use a special mouth guard instead of commonly prescribed breathing machines, a new study suggests. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are worn at night to treat the interrupted breathing of obstructive...
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Once the doctor confirms that you have obstructive sleep apnea based on the signs, symptoms, physical examination, and the polysomnography test results, he or she will suggest a treatment plan by considering the type of problem you face. During the physical...
‘Disrupted’ Sleep Could Be Seriously Affecting Your Health
Waking up briefly throughout the night may do more than leave you feeling grumpy and tired in the morning. Disrupted sleep may actually increase your odds of dying early from heart disease or any other cause, and women seem to be harder hit by these effects than men....
How does a dental sleep device work?
An oral appliance is a device worn in the mouth only during sleep. The device fits similar to a sports mouth guard or orthodontic retainer and prevents the airway from collapsing by either supporting the tongue or jaw in a forward position, thereby opening the...
Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Treatment Dublin
Let’s have an honest conversation about snoring. Snoring can be that night time menace that people complain about but all too many accept as a fact of life. Maybe you’ve gotten complaints from people over the years and feel you’re doing the best you can. Or, perhaps,...
Sleep Disorders and Problems
Do you have trouble sleeping, wake up feeling exhausted, or feel sleepy during the day? Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of a sleep disorder and get the treatment you need. What is a sleep disorder or sleep problem? A sleep disorder is a condition that frequently...
Treatment for Sleep Apnoea Dublin
What is Sleep Apnoea? Sleep Apnoea is a sleeping disorder that you might not even realise you are suffering from, usually your partner will be more aware of it than you are. The problem itself is a disrupted breathing pattern during sleep caused by a closing of the...
Sleep Health Tips
Here are some tips that you can follow to improve your SleepHealth: Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule including on the weekends. A “circadian clock” in our brain regulates our sleep-wake cycle and the body’s need to balance both sleep time and wake time. A...
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