If you’ve recently been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you’ve probably heard about CPAP therapy. For many people, it’s the first treatment their physician recommends. But it’s not the only option. Today, many patients successfully treat sleep apnea with a custom oral appliance made by a qualified dentist. In fact, for some people—especially those with…
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment
Can Sleep Apnea Cause High Blood Pressure? | Pacific Northwest Smiles
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Can Sleep Apnea Cause High Blood Pressure? Yes—it can. In fact, untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common underlying conditions associated with high blood pressure (hypertension). Many people are surprised to learn that the quality of their sleep can have such a significant impact on their heart and blood vessels. If…
Can a Dentist Treat Sleep Apnea? | Pacific Northwest Smiles
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Can a Dentist Treat Sleep Apnea? The answer is yes—but with one important distinction. A dentist can play an important role in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but dentists don’t diagnose the condition. Instead, they work closely with sleep physicians to provide custom oral appliance therapy for patients who have already been diagnosed with sleep…
Your Dentist Can Help You Sleep Better
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You go to bed early every night and you seem to get a good night’s sleep, yet you are tired all the time. You might have a condition called “sleep apnea,” and it may not only leave you exhausted, it can also cause serious health issues if it is left untreated. The good news is…
Get Help for Sleep Apnea and Get Some Sleep!
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Are you having trouble staying awake throughout the day? Do you wake up in the morning feeling like you hardly slept at all? Do family members complain that your snoring is getting louder and louder? You may have sleep apnea, but fortunately, Pacific Northwest Smiles can help, with sleep apnea treatment. What is sleep apnea?…