Sleep Apnea and Snoring

While there are many different types of sleep disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one of the most common, affecting millions of people each year. The symptoms of sleep apnea are numerous and varied, so OSA often goes misdiagnosed or undiagnosed until a Wilmington, North Carolina, sleep apnea dentist spots the key and orders a sleep study [...]

If your spouse or partner has been complaining about your snoring, or your roommate is searching for another apartment because good sleep is just not happening, it may be time for you to act. A number of different things cause people to snore, and most of them are directly related to health and lifestyle. Snoring can only be prevented [...]

Here’s the scenario — in the dead of night you wake up terrified, feeling as if you can’t catch your breath. Maybe you start coughing or maybe you jump out of bed, scaring your partner. After a few minutes, your heart rate slows and things begin to feel normal. What happened? If you or your partner has gone through [...]

There’s nothing quite like a heat wave hitting Wilmington, NC. The heat coupled with humidity can make going outside feel dreadful. Not only can the heat feel unbearable outside, but also inside. If you’re trying to save on electricity and don’t want to crank your AC at night, sleeping when it’s too hot out can impact your sleep, especially [...]

The results are in: sleep is the most important thing you can do for you health. Getting a good night’s rest can help you to focus better during the day, feel happier, and be more motivated. And not getting enough sleep increases your risk of heart disease, weight gain, and diabetes. So it seems pretty simple, right? You need to [...]