Snoring has become big business. Just do a quick search, and you will find yourself bombarded with snoring remedies of all sorts. There are nasal strips and knock-off mouthguards that are designed to look like prescription ones. There are rinses and sprays and even yoga courses. Everyone is trying to make money [...]
People have long predicted the death of the book industry. After all, how can it stay competitive with so many entertainment options? Surely movies, TV, video games, and smartphones--which combine all of the above plus social media and more--will keep people from engaging with books. However, the book industry reported record sales in 2021, [...]
If you’re unhappy with your snoring--and with your partner’s complaints about your snoring--you might be looking for a home treatment that is proven effective. At the TMJ Therapy & Sleep Center of Colorado, Denver, sleep dentist Dr. Kevin Berry is also constantly evaluating snoring treatments. He is happy [...]
It is normal for people to go through their days a little groggy. How do you know if sleepiness is a sign of a potential problem? For many, it is hard to simply rate their level of sleepiness. Would you rate it on a one to ten scale? What different variables go into the [...]
Sleep dentists are trained to help treat sleep apnea with the use of oral appliances. There are many dentists who will advertise their services as sleep dentists after just a short, focused training on oral appliances. However, if you are looking for a sleep dentist who is likely to give you [...]
As sleep apnea becomes more commonly known, it’s not surprising that it receives greater news coverage. This is generally a positive thing: the more people who are aware of sleep apnea, the more people who can get treatment for this potentially deadly condition. One provocative piece that surfaced recently on the [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) and sleep apnea often occur in the same person. Since many people have both conditions, and we treat both conditions with oral appliances, patients often ask: can I get just one appliance for both my conditions? Not really. The two treatments [...]
Do you think you can't do the Colorado Trail or other long hiking trips because CPAP chains you to a power supply? Hiking ten miles and more a day at elevation is extremely difficult when you’re not sleeping well at night, and you can't really bring your CPAP with you. But that doesn't mean [...]
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) can be a life-saving treatment, if people use it. However, CPAP comes with many side effects that make it unpleasant to use. This makes people sleep without CPAP, choosing untreated sleep apnea over their treatment. Understanding these side effects can help you understand how to deal with [...]
Do you sleep looking forward to a great night’s rest only to wake up feeling like you never went to sleep at all? Does this lack of sleep cause you to feel tired throughout the day, affecting your overall concentration and work effort? If so, your lingering daytime sleepiness may be a sign of [...]
