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Can Mouth Guards Worsen Sleep Apnea?

Short answer: for some people, yes. A flat night guard — the kind you're handed for grinding — isn't a treatment for sleep apnea, and in some people it can actually make it worse. Here's why, and what to do if you've got one sitting on your nightstand.Let's be honest...
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Mouth Breathing! That’s Why You Feel Like Crap!

Let’s cut to the chase—if you’re a mouth breather, it’s time for a serious reality check. Feeling tired, bloated, stressed, or just plain blah? Your mouth breathing habits might be the culprit. Most people think breathing is as simple as “in and out,” but how you...
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ADHD & Sleep Problems: Are They Related?

ADHD & Sleep Problems: Are They Related? I've been practicing myofunctional therapy for years, and have worked with many clients with sleep disorders.  Recently, I was wrapping up a two year therapy stint with a client who was giving me feedback about his improved...
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Understanding Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome

Understanding Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options   Many of our clients have had sleep studies and have been told that they have Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) but the conversation usually ends there. I’m not sure if...
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SDB: My Daughter’s Personal Journey

SDB: My Daughter’s Personal Journey

Oct 21, 2018

Sleep disordered breathing can cause many problems in life. Your body needs deep, restorative sleep and when you have SDB, you don’t get what you need. It’s very degenerative and can be deadly.

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Sleep Apnea Infographic: Sleep Apnea 101

Sleep Apnea Infographic: Sleep Apnea 101

Sep 12, 2017

September serious topic is sleep apnea. It can be deadly and it’s also preventable and treatable. Learn quickly about sleep apnea with this fun infographic. Share it with your loves ones and encourage them to seek the help they need to treat and/or prevent their sleep apnea.

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