Weatherford Sleep Blog

At the end of a long day, plenty of people like to kick back with a refreshing alcoholic beverage. However, this may not be the best choice if you currently have sleep apnea. Many people don’t realize it, but alcohol can easily make sleep-disordered breathing worse. Read on to learn more about the relationship between alcohol and sleep apnea so that you can make the right choices to enjoy a better night’s rest.  

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. For example, you might find it difficult to get enough rest. That can be especially true if you work or already have small children at home. Unfortunately, there is another problem that can add to your rest deficit: sleep apnea. How does this condition affect pregnant women, and what are the risks of untreated sleep apnea? This blog post explains what you should know.

Everyone wants to stay young! In your efforts to maintain your youth, your routine might include a balanced diet, a consistent exercise regimen, and a high-quality skincare routine. Certainly, such measures can be helpful, but they do not address one of the biggest factors that influences the aging process: sleep. Research suggests that poor sleep quality, especially when it involves disordered breathing (as is true of sleep apnea), can speed up the aging process. Continue reading below to learn more about this connection. You will also discover how you may be able to turn back the clock.

If you have sleep apnea, it’s essential to take the time to consider all the factors that could be affecting the quality of your rest. For example, you may be in the habit of letting your pet snuggle up with you when it’s time to go to bed – but is this really the best choice when you’re dealing with sleep-disordered breathing? Here’s what pet owners with sleep apnea need to know about sharing a bed with their furry friends.

There’s a lot to think about when you go traveling, and this is especially the case if you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Keeping your sleep-disordered breathing under control is essential if you want to remain comfortable and well-rested throughout your trip. It always pays to be prepared ahead of time, so take note of these 4 tips for traveling with sleep apnea.

Occasional light snoring is usually little more than an annoyance. But what if your snoring has become so loud and frequent that it disrupts the quality of your partner’s sleep? Not only might that affect your relationship, but it might also indicate that you have a sleep disorder, known as sleep apnea, that requires professional care! What is the best snoring and sleep apnea treatment in Weatherford? This blog post explores a few options.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling more drained than when you drifted off the night before, and do you have type 2 diabetes? If so, there’s a good chance that you’re suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Clinical research shows that about 48 percent of people diagnosed with this type of insulin resistance also suffer from repeated interruptions in their breathing that block their airflow at night.

Thankfully, your sleep dentist can provide treatments to help manage your condition. Continue reading to learn more about the connection between diabetes and sleep apnea, and how your provider can help!

Living with sleep apnea is hard—it’s basically impossible to be a good friend, partner, or parent when you feel moments away from dozing off at all times. For many people in this situation, they turn to something that used to be quite common in their childhood—regular napping. While this might seem like a simple hack, it can make life much more complicated. Before you try to catch some extra Z’s, keep reading to see what actually works.

Sleep apnea and anxiety may seem like two completely different issues on the surface. However, there is plenty of research that strongly indicates that the two may be more connected than they initially seem. In fact, one study found that over half of patients with sleep disorders also had some level of anxiety. How are these seemingly separate issues linked? And what can you do about them? Here’s what you need to know in order to improve your overall quality of life.

If you use an oral appliance for sleep apnea, you already know how much it improves your sleep. But did you know that without proper cleaning, your device can start to work against you in some ways? Just like brushing your teeth, cleaning your appliance is critical for your health. Continue reading to learn how to keep your oral appliance fresh, germ-free, and working its best.