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How Much Weight Do I Need to Lose to Get Off CPAP?

March 21, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 3:20 pm
Person stepping on scale

If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your doctor likely prescribed a CPAP machine for you. Your device can keep your airway open and allow you to get sufficient high-quality sleep. Admittedly, though, a CPAP machine is not the most comfortable or convenient thing. The good news is that if you lose weight, you may no longer need it! This blog post explores the relationship between weight loss and OSA symptoms. It also touches on other ways you might be able to get rid of your CPAP for good.

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Do You Have Sleep Apnea? 4 Signs to Look For

February 12, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 3:55 pm
Man snoring while wife covers her ears

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common sleep disorders, so if you have not been feeling well-rested lately, you might wonder if you have this condition. An official sleep test is the only way to find out for sure. In the meantime, though, you may be able to determine if you should talk to your care provider about OSA. How can you do so? You should look for the four most common signs of sleep apnea:

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Does Having Sleep Apnea Lower Your Life Expectancy?

January 16, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 11:02 pm
Man sleeping in bed

Many people in this country are affected by sleep apnea. Approximately 30 million Americans are suffering from it at one severity or another. That being said, only a small percentage of them have received a diagnosis. Many people don’t know that sleep apnea can significantly impact life expectancy. Read on to learn more about sleep apnea, how it affects lifespan, and which treatment options are available.

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What Disorders Can Potentially Be Misdiagnosed as Sleep Apnea?

December 14, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 7:26 pm
Woman lying on her back in bed snoring

Far too many people have sleep apnea without realizing it. As such, it’s important to have a clear idea of what symptoms can potentially point toward sleep-disordered breathing. However, it’s also worth bearing in mind that what might seem like a warning sign of sleep apnea could actually be the result of a completely different issue. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms related to sleep apnea and what other conditions they might be linked to.

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Does Sleep Apnea Count as a Medical Disability?

November 25, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 2:19 pm
Man with sleep apnea snoring in bed

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. Despite this fact, however, many people find that they don’t know all that much about it. What exactly is sleep apnea? Can it be considered a medical disability for social security purposes? And what can you do to have the condition treated? Your sleep dentist is here to share the answers to these important questions.

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Does Sleep Apnea Get Worse with Time?

October 16, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 5:03 pm

If you have sleep apnea, you may think that you can get away with leaving it untreated. But unfortunately, this type of disorder doesn’t simply go away on its own. In fact, if left to its own devices, sleep apnea can often worsen, especially if you have any other illnesses (comorbid conditions). Here’s why if you do suffer from it, you should take it seriously and speak to your sleep dentist about how to treat it.

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What Happens If Sleep Apnea is Left Untreated?

September 16, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 2:21 pm
Blackboard reading “sleep apnea” next to stethoscope

It’s believed that the vast majority of cases of obstructive sleep apnea are currently undiagnosed. This is a very serious problem because if sleep-disordered breathing isn’t treated as promptly as possible, it can have a devastating impact on your overall health. As such, it’s important to have a firm grasp on what sleep apnea is, what can happen if it’s left untreated, and what you can do to address it.

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4 Difficult But Dependable Ways to Treat Sleep Apnea (& 1 Easy Way)

August 13, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — tntadmin @ 11:15 am
young woman in bed with a sleep appliance

You’ll find no shortage of advice about sleep apnea online, and while there is plenty of information about the various treatments available, very few sites discuss how feasible they are in real life.

The truth is that even the most popular option (which will be touched on below) doesn’t work for a large number of people, and there’s one method that is often overlooked because it comes from an unexpected place—the dentist.  

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Struggling with Your CPAP? Try These Solutions

July 29, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 2:30 pm
Close-up of CPAP mask sitting on reflective surface

CPAP therapy is the most commonly prescribed way to address obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Unfortunately, many people struggle to use their machine regularly, so they miss out on its benefits. Are you finding it difficult to use your CPAP every night? This blog post explores some issues that might be afflicting you and what you may be able to do to finally get the refreshing rest you deserve.

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Do Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea Really Work?

June 20, 2024

Filed under: Uncategorized — stopsnoringlawton @ 1:29 pm
A sleeping woman

If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and are frustrated with your CPAP machine, you may feel like getting a good night’s sleep is hopeless. CPAP can be overwhelming for some people, and as a result they inevitably stop using it altogether. This of course means that they’re back to square one with their OSA, not getting proper rest, and potentially worsening many of the dangerous side effects associated with untreated OSA.

Thankfully, there’s a solution for patients with mild to moderate OSA. An oral appliance known as a mandibular advancement device (MAD) can do what CPAP can’t: allow you to get a  consistent and comfortable night’s sleep without the need for forced air or any of the tangle of tubes and equipment that comes along with it.

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