Sleep Better Georgia Dental Sleep Medicine Blog

If you find yourself kicking off your blankets at night, flipping over your pillow, or even waking up sweating and overheated, you aren’t alone. Many people struggle to find good sleep if they’re unable to regulate their body temperature, and the issue only worsens as the warmer months approach. While comfort and temperature play a role, though, they aren’t the only factors that impact sleep—breathing issues stemming from untreated sleep apnea can also be very problematic. Here’s what you need to know about sleep apnea and some tips for staying cool while catching restful sleep.

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Living in modern times may feel like you’re constantly trying to catch up. The hustle and bustle of the world may put pressure on you to perform and achieve. However, many tend to let their night’s rest suffer because of this. You may be no different, but odds are you might be in sleep debt now. It’s important to pay it off, so here’s how long it may take and tips to help you out, especially if you have sleep apnea.

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Today, many of us are always looking for ways to boost our overall health, and CBD oil has recently gained a lot of attention for its potential role in improving sleep, specifically reducing anxiety. This has led many people to wonder if it has the potential to help manage sleep apnea symptoms—and while it may support certain aspects of sleep health, it’s important to understand why sleep apnea treatment is always going to be your best avenue for care. Here’s what you need to know.

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A pet is an important part of a family, just as with any other member. They are companions that will stick with you and help you out in many ways you might not have realized. You might let them spend the night in your bed, but this can spell trouble for your sleep apnea if you have it! Here’s what you need to know about this condition and your furry friend.

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If you or your loved one has sleep apnea, then you may be all too aware of the loud snoring or daytime drowsiness that comes with it. As you get the treatment you deserve, you may start to get back to restful nights, but is there more that you can do at home? Aside from the usual exercise, you can try changing your sleeping position! A recliner can help make that difference. Here’s what you need to know.

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For many people, falling asleep and staying asleep can be a challenge, especially if they have a condition like sleep apnea. With many websites peddling solutions to help get you the rest you need, one product has been gaining a lot of attention lately: weighted blankets. Said to be useful for patients with sensory issues, anxiety, and even sleep disorders, how exactly do they work, and should you try one to treat your own OSA symptoms? Here’s the lowdown on weighted blankets.

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep, often causing loud snoring, restless nights, and daytime fatigue. While medical treatments like CPAP therapy and oral appliances are the most effective solutions, many people look for natural remedies to complement their care.

One option that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of essential oils. But can essential oils really help with sleep apnea? Let’s take a closer look at some oils that may provide relief and how to use them safely.

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Each night when you go to sleep, your body doesn’t simply shut down and stay dormant. Instead, your rest occurs in a progression of four important stages that allow your brain and body to recover and grow. When your body fails to get enough of these necessary steps, it can cause a variety of problems during the waking hours. Here are the four sleep stages, why they’re so important, and how having an untreated sleep disorder like sleep apnea can hurt them.

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Being pregnant can cause dramatic changes in the body. For the most part, these are beneficial to your growing baby, but in some cases, they can be very harmful to both mother and child. One such condition is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Whether you already had it before gestation, or you developed it because of your pregnancy, OSA can cause a variety of dangerous complications. Here are just a few reasons why it’s so important to treat it when you’re expecting.

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As a child, napping was the bane of your existence. But now as an adult, the thought of getting to lie down for an hour, even 30 minutes, sounds like a luxury. This is especially true if you’re dealing with sleep apnea that’s making you exhausted. Unfortunately, napping during the day is shown to make sleep apnea symptoms and the associated sleep deprivation worse, and here’s why.

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