San Francisco and Marin CA Snoring can keep your partner or significant other awake at night. If you truly understood the potential ramifications of snoring, you might have some sleepless nights yourself. Today on the blog, your sleep apnea dentist in San Francisco takes a deeper look at the risks of snoring. Snoring and sleep…

San Francisco and Marin CA We have told you in the past about sleep apnea and its associated risks. Factors that can influence your susceptibility to this serious sleep breathing disorder include your age, weight and lifestyle changes such as drinking alcohol. You may not realize, however, that certain medications can elevate your risk of…

San Francisco and Marin CA Obstructive sleep apnea now affects more than one-fourth of all American adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years old. Any figures about the number of Americans with sleep apnea are merely estimates because, unfortunately, many people who suffer from this sleep breathing disorder never receive diagnosis, much less…

San Francisco and Marin CA Most of us, simply based on how we feel after a good or bad night’s sleep, recognize the role that sleep plays in our mood and outlook on our daily lives. A lack of sleep makes us feel irritable and moody. It can make us short-tempered and unable to focus…

San Francisco and Marin CA Getting insufficient sleep can damper your mood but it’s also not good for your health and marriage. These changes could ultimately impact your mental health and overall well-being, as well as have a negative impact on your partner or spouse. A common cause of sleep loss is sleep apnea. If…

San Francisco and Marin CA Some people assume that feeling extreme fatigue during the day is just a normal fact of life. But the actual fact is that many of the people who feel this way are so accustomed to living without replenishing sleep that they don’t even realize there’s a different possible life —…

San Francisco and Marin CA You can watch your diet, exercise and refrain from harmful habits like smoking and drinking alcohol. However, to be at your best physically and mentally, you need to be sure you get the proper amount of sleep. Approximately one-third of the American population deals with issues that hinder the quality…

San Francisco and Marin CA Pediatric sleep apnea is more widespread than you might realize. Research conducted at Yale indicates that the prevalence of this sleep breathing disorder may be as high as 10-20% among children who habitually snore. Sleep apnea makes it nearly impossible to get the proper amount of rest, and can have…

San Francisco and Marin CA Do you live with obstructive sleep apnea? How about someone you love? This is a serious and well-known sleep breathing disorder that can impact your breathing, your quality of sleep and have far-reaching consequences on your health. When someone develops sleep apnea, they have a serious and chronic condition that…

San Francisco and Marin CA When you do not get enough quality sleep, you suffer – both physically and mentally. If you are living with obstructive sleep apnea, it can be impossible to receive enough good, quality sleep. With sleep apnea, no matter how long you spend in bed, you experience disruptions in your breathing…