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...
Understanding the importance of Sleep
How much sleep do we need and why is important? Most doctors would tell us that the amount of sleep one needs varies from person to person. We should feel refreshed and alert upon awakening and not need a day time nap to get us through the day. Sleep needs change...
Why Do We Need Sleep? Sleep Apnoea & Snoring Treatment
Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This...
Understanding Dental Sleep Medicine
Dental sleep medicine is an area of dental practice that focuses on the use of oral appliance therapy to treat sleep-disordered breathing, including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). At the Beacon Sleep Medicine Clinic we strongly believe that dentists can...
Sleep Apnea and Sleep
Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. The “apnea” in sleep apnea refers to a breathing pause that lasts at least ten seconds. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of the...
Why Sleep Matters – Prof. Matthew Walker Ph.D. Neuroscientist and Sleep Expert
“The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. The leading causes of disease and death in developed nations have recognised causal links to a lack of sleep.” Prof. Matthew Walker Ph.D. Neuroscientist and Sleep Expert What are you like without a good night’s sleep?...
Solve problems with sleep: Lack of sleep can impact brain performance
We all know what it's like when we don't get enough sleep - the next day you can feel foggy, find it hard to concentrate or just want to doze off. According to emeritus professor Dorothy Bruck, chair of the Sleep Health Foundation Australia, lack of adequate...
What’s the unusual reason behind your partner’s sleep-shattering snoring?
Snoring has been the bane of many a couples’ lives inside the bedroom but thunderous, sleep-shattering noises could have an unexpected but simple cause: your tongue. Researchers have found that some people’s snoring habits are actually down to — wait for it — having a...
Solutions to Snoring – Beacon Dental Clinic, Dublin
What is snoring? Snoring is noisy breathing during sleep. It can happen when breathing in or breathing out. Forty per cent of all adults snore, but it is most common in men, especially older, middle-aged and overweight men. What are the causes of snoring? Snoring...
The Effects of Sleep Apnea on the Body
Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing repeatedly pauses while you sleep. When this happens, your body wakes you up to resume breathing. These multiple sleep interruptions prevent you from sleeping well, leaving you feeling extra tired during the day....
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