Recently we evaluated the SnoreRx device which is an over-the-counter oral appliance for the treatment of snoring. Snoring is the sound caused by a narrowed nasal and/or oral airway during sleep. Potential airway narrowing may occur in the nose and includes a deviated septum, enlarged soft tissue (turbinates), polyps, and/or sinus congestion. Narrowing in the…
If you or someone you know suffers from snoring or sleep apnea, treatment will improve overall health. It is well known that certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, anxiety, headache, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, adult asthma, and acid reflux are associated with sleep apnea. Non-medical associations include the risk…
What is bruxism? Bruxism is a condition where one grinds, gnashes, or clenches their teeth. This may be done during waking hours presented as clenching and during sleep by unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth. Bruxism may be caused by stress and anxiety, however, it can also be caused by a sleep disorder, such as…