When many of us think of dentists, we unfortunately think of invasive and sometimes painful treatments like root canal procedures, braces or dental implants. While those are all effective and usually much-needed solutions to dental problems, for certain conditions, we can use non-invasive and even pleasant treatments, too. One such treatment is Myofunctional Therapy
When we think of sleep appliances to improve sleep apnea, we typically think of the CPAP machine; loud, intrusive, uncomfortable. However, with new innovations in dentistry, you can get all the benefits of a CPAP machine in a small, comfortable sleep appliance that’s no more intrusive than your teenager’s night guard. And [...]
We talk about it all the time, but it’s true. Your entire body is connected, and not just in the biological sense. If you’re experiencing discomfort in one part of your body, the rest of your health is going to be thrown out of whack, too. Think of your body like a well-oiled [...]
It used to be that there were very few treatments available for sleep apnea. CPAP and surgery pretty much covered it. Today, there are many more. It can be hard to decide which is the best treatment for you. One treatment you should make sure you’re not overlooking is myofunctional therapy. Although [...]
If someone says you’ve got a thick skull, it’s usually not a compliment. While a thick-skulled personality is not always something to be proud of, a physically thin skull isn’t a desired trait either. But people who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have been found to have significantly thinner [...]
