Author - Jaclyn Uloth

Mouth Breathing vs Nasal Breathing

Mouth Breathing vs Nasal Breathing

Breathing is, obviously, an essential function of life. Oxygen goes in, carbon dioxide goes out. Interestingly enough, one of the two passageways to your lungs you use to breathe — your nose or your mouth — makes a huge difference in your health and quality...
Sleep Apnea and TMJ

Sleep Apnea and TMJ

Sleep apnea is a complex condition that can greatly affect an individual’s sleep quality. There can be many causes of sleep apnea, and one of them is TMJ. TMJ, which is short for the temporomandibular joint, is the hinge that connects your jaw to your...
The Role of Myofunctional Therapy for Sleep Apnea

The Role of Myofunctional Therapy for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can be a debilitating condition. Poor sleep can affect just about every area of one’s life, from their mood to their weight. What people don’t know about sleep apnea is there is more than just one way of treating it with a loud,...
Sleep Apnea in Children

Sleep Apnea in Children

Snoring is extremely common in adults. In fact, about half of people snore at some point in their lives. Snoring is more common in men, though many women snore - about 40 percent of adult men and 24 percent of adult women are...
World Sleep Day is March 19

World Sleep Day is March 19

World Sleep Day is celebrated every year on the Friday before the northern hemisphere vernal equinox. It is an annual event established in 2008 by the World Sleep Society, formerly the World Association of Sleep Medicine. Keep reading to find out more about World Sleep...
Sleep Apnea and Dental Sleep Medicine

Sleep Apnea and Dental Sleep Medicine

Sleep Apnea is a dangerous, although common, condition suffered by over 22 million people. It can be a debilitating condition, requiring medical intervention in order to prevent further health risks. It’s a dangerous condition for not only the sufferer, but the sufferer’s partner and...
Sleep Apnea - Your Questions Answered

Sleep Apnea – Your Questions Answered

Discovering you have sleep apnea can be full of so many unknowns, especially with how to treat this deadly disease. Having a condition that occurs while you are sleeping and are unaware of your body’s breathing patterns can be scary, and can leave you...