THE LINK BETWEEN OSA AND TYPE 2 DIABETES Did you know there’s a link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes? Many people with obstructive sleep apnea also have type 2 diabetes. High blood sugar is the connection the two conditions have in common. Also, they share risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure,…
PEDIATRIC SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING AWARENESS One of the many joys in the life of a parent is watching their child sleep. When your child goes to bed, do you check on them during the night and watch them sleep for a while? Have you noticed problems such as snoring, mouth breathing, or restless sleep? Are they…
IS TMD CAUSING YOUR FACIAL PAIN? Are you having unexplained face pain? Maybe you’ve tried everything you could think of to treat your symptoms, but the pain won’t stay away. Although facial pain can have several causes, like trigeminal neuralgia, sinus infections, and migraines, it’s possible TMD is the problem. At TMJ & Sleep Therapy…
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT SLEEP Sleep is a vital factor for good health. Getting proper rest helps to safeguard your mental and physical health. When your body goes too long without proper rest, you’re at risk of health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The team at the Pain & Sleep Therapy Center wants to…
IS YOUR CHILD MOUTH-BREATHING? Mouth-breathing is an abnormal breathing pattern capable of having a serious impact on your child’s health. Chronic mouth-breathing in children may cause problems such as an elongated face, stunted growth and development, behavioral issues, inadequate sleep, and misalignment or crowding of the teeth. Does your child breathe through their mouth? The…