So, you are a loud sleeper — who cares? What difference does it make? Why should you be concerned? Besides irritating your sleep partner, your loud snoring could be a sign that you have a sleep disorder, one that could be affecting the quality of your life. Read on to learn how dangerous untreated sleep disorders can be and what you can do about it.
The most common type of sleep apnea (obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA) occurs when air can’t flow in and out of your nose or mouth. The result? You stop breathing during sleep. Often this is accompanied by a loud snort as your body gasps for breath, which is the subject of jokes in our culture.…
You stepped on the scale for your weekly weigh-in. Yikes! The numbers on the scale are slowly creeping up and you don’t know why. You can’t think of any changes you’ve made that would cause the weight gain. What’s going on? At my practice, Southwest Texas TMJ & Sleep Therapy Center, I get to help…
For years, we’ve seen how dentistry can help people live healthier lives, not just by keeping teeth healthy and clean, but by providing solutions to such conditions as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and obstructive sleep apnea. At Michelle Munoz, DDS, we’re not just passionate about dental health; we’re passionate about overall health, which is why…
Dentistry is and always will be my passion. What continuously ignites my passion about dentistry is learning new ways that it can improve the lives of my patients. The longer I’ve been practicing, the more I’ve realized just how many people suffer from the painful symptoms of TMJ disorders and the constant exhaustion associated with…
I love everything about dentistry, but one thing I’m particularly passionate about is the link between dental health and overall health. The two are unfailingly connected. Those with gum disease are at a higher risk for heart disease. Those who smile more often enjoy longevity and lower stress levels. Another connection can be found between…
Every morning, you wake up to an angry partner who complains that you snored all night long. Or maybe you wake up with a dry mouth, headache, and exhaustion despite getting a full night’s sleep. Mood disorders, daytime lethargy, high blood pressure … all of these situations and symptoms could be a sign of Obstructive…
