If a better night's sleep is not one of your resolutions for this year, it should be. For one thing, quality sleep helps boost your immunity which is paramount right now as Covid-19 cases continue to surge (and it’s also flu season on top of that). Another plus is that healthy sleep could act as a catalyst for other popular... read more »

Poor sleep and a sleep condition known as sleep apnea can cause a variety of health problems. Among these are hypertension, diabetes, the potential for stroke, and dementia. But did you know that sleep apnea can also be associated with serious eye issues? Sleep apnea is characterized by sporadic, interrupted breathing at night due to obstructed airways and is often... read more »

Chances are if you’ve scheduled an appointment with us, you are doing so at the urging of a disgruntled partner wanting to avoid a sleep divorce due to your loud snoring. Or maybe you are just taking it upon yourself to learn about  ways you can achieve a more restful night’s sleep (and ultimately better health and immunity) as you... read more »

The holidays are around the corner which means the travel season is about to kick into full gear. If you suffer from sleep apnea, a condition known for heavy snoring, obstructed breathing and disrupted sleep, you may use a CPAP machine. A CPAP machine uses pressurized air delivered via a fitted face mask (connected to an electric machine) to keep... read more »

If you’ve been banished to another room by your partner because you snore, you aren’t alone. Couples opting for a ‘sleep divorce’ are on the rise. Dental sleep expert Dr. Brandon Hedgecock was featured on KXAN’s Studio 512 to explain how couples can get back in the same bed AND both get a good night’s sleep using oral appliance therapy... read more »

First there was “unconscious coupling,” now there’s “sleep divorce.” Sleep divorce is the term coined for partners who may be loving and amicable throughout the day but have a hard time sharing a bed at night. Sleep “divorcees” are opting for another spot in the house to slumber or even looking to buy a second bed in order to garner... read more »