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If you are one of the many people who suffer from headaches that haven’t responded to traditional treatments or medicines… if you have all but given up on trying to find the solution… you are not alone. Alicia had suffered from headaches, particularly migraines for as long as she could remember.   “My son is 12, …

Janet had struggled with snoring, daytime fatigue, and difficulty sleeping for years.  “At night my husband couldn’t sleep because of my loud snoring,” she says.  I often would wake up in the middle of the night gasping for breath with my heart racing and then I couldn’t go back to sleep.  It really scared me.” …

Doug had suffered from daytime fatigue and snoring for years.  “I would even struggle to stay awake at work,” says Doug.  “There were times that I would find myself falling asleep while driving too.” Doug’s physician recommended he have a sleep study done.  The results revealed that he had severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).  After …

You are probably familiar with the snore guards advertised on TV to decrease or stop snoring.  You may be wondering what the difference is between these snore guards and the oral appliances provided by a dentist. As Seen on TV Snore Guards Snore guards are made from a pliable plastic that you boil and bite …

Sam, a retired utilities supervisor had struggled with snoring, headaches, daytime fatigue, and high blood pressure for years.  His job required him to be on call 24/7 which only increased his fatigue. “I guess I learned to adapt to the constant fatigue,” says Sam.  “Every Wednesday we would have a meeting, and I would doze …

Submitted By: Illinois Institute of Dental Sleep Medicine Q: When did you discover you had a sleep problem? Don: Thirty-five years ago I recognized that I had a sleep problem. I didn’t realize the seriousness of the condition until much later though.  I was tired all the time but had to push through because of …

If you have a headache, your first reaction may be the medicine cabinet for pain relief or a visit to the doctor.  However, if the problem persists it might be something you should mention to your dentist as the cause may actually lie in your mouth. Dental treatments for headaches are highly effective and are …

Connie, a retired nurse, had struggled with daytime tiredness, morning headaches, irritability, and weight gain.  “I had to push myself to do anything in the morning because I was always so tired,” she says. Connie awoke one morning with chest discomfort.  “My heart was racing and I checked my pulse and it was 130!” she …

Snoring is a common problem among all ages and both genders, and it affects approximately 90 million American adults — 37 million on a regular basis according to the National Sleep Foundation. What Causes Snoring? “Many of my patients have asked me, ‘What’s the difference between snoring and sleep apnea?’” says Dr. Rod Willey of …

Snoring is the sound of partially obstructed breathing during sleep. While snoring can be harmless, it can also be the sign of a more serious medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).When Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs, the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat and completely block the airway, which …