Tag: OSA

Livonia Dentist Discusses the Health Risks for Heavy Snorers

Do you suffer from chronic snoring? Do you feel tired throughout the day? You may be experiencing symptoms of a serious sleep disorder that affects over 12 million Americans. In today’s blog, your Livonia dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses the causes of sleep apnea and how to treat this common sleep issue.

Livonia Dentist: Snoring and Sleep Apnea

                Do you suffer from chronic snoring? Do you wake feeling exhausted and frequently experience daytime drowsiness? These may be signs of a serious sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. Over 12 million Americans have trouble sleeping due to sleep apnea. While snoring is common… Read more »

The Overnight Sleep Test: My Experience

I am trying to learn all I can about sleep medicine. As part of my education the staff at St. Mary Mercy Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Center suggested that I have a sleep test of my own. What a great idea for me to experience what I suggest many of my patients have done! Prior to… Read more »