Serene Sleep Solutions Blog

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, chances are you have a hard time getting good sleep at night. While your autoimmune condition definitely contributes to this, there could be another disorder to blame: sleep apnea. Studies show that 50% or more of patients with rheumatoid arthritis also struggle with sleep apnea!

To learn more about the connection between these two health issues, keep reading.

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which a person’s airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep. This can lead to disrupted sleep, fatigue, and other health problems. One lesser-known consequence of sleep apnea is its connection to oral health, particularly gum disease. Understanding this link can help patients protect both their sleep and their smiles.

Bedwetting in adults is rarely talked about because it can feel deeply embarrassing to share with anyone—including professionals. Many adults assume it’s brought on by choices they made and is simply something they have to live with. In reality, adult bedwetting often has a medical cause. One possible (and often overlooked) connection is sleep apnea. Keep reading to see how understanding this link can bring relief and real solutions.

When you go to bed at night and wake up in the morning, you probably don’t give much thought to the time in between. Sometimes you have dreams and sometimes you don’t. A night of sleep is made up of different stages. If you have sleep apnea or another sleep disorder, you may not be reaching all stages of sleep, and this can be harmful to your health. Read on to learn more about the stages of sleep and why they are important.

If, like a lot of Americans, you’re chronically online, you might have noticed an uptick in the number of people being diagnosed with sleep apnea. And if, like many people, you have a curious nature, you’re probably wondering why that could be. Are increased sleep apnea rates a symptom of a larger problem, or does this have more to do with increased awareness of the condition?

As you might suspect, the answer is likely a complicated mix of both. Here are some contributing factors to consider.

Do you snore at night and also wake in the morning feeling more exhausted than when you dozed off the evening prior? If so, you might have sleep apnea. People with this condition experience repeated interruptions in their breathing, either from blockages of failed brain signals, which keep them from completing their nightly sleep cycles.

Many patients consider their nighttime disorder to be more of a frustration than a health hazard, but there can be serious consequences if it goes untreated for too long. Continue reading to learn 3 reasons to contact our sleep dentist sooner rather than later!

You probably already know that sleep is one of the pillars of good health. If you regularly get high-quality sleep, you can expect your brain and body to function better than if you constantly burn the candle at both ends. Unfortunately, if you have sleep apnea, you may have less control over the quantity and quality of your sleep — and your cardiovascular health could be at risk as a result! How is sleep apnea linked to your heart’s well-being, and what can you do to reduce your risk of serious complications? This blog post explains.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling more drained than when you went to bed the night before? If so, you might have sleep apnea. People with this condition suffer from obstructed or interrupted breathing and night that prevents them from completing all the stages of their sleep cycles necessary for deep rest and rejuvenation.

If you have this disorder, you likely also struggle with daytime exhaustion, which can sometimes be cured with a nap. However, dozing off briefly during the day can potentially keep you from resting properly at night. If you have sleep apnea and wonder whether napping affects your health, continue reading to learn more about it!

Sleep apnea is more than just loud snoring or restless nights—it’s a serious sleep disorder that can impact your overall health and quality of life. While many people have heard of it, there are some surprising facts about sleep apnea that you may not know. Understanding these can help highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.