Healthy Sleep Tulsa Blog

Sleep is a biological necessity, and failing to get enough of it can lead to health issues in many other areas of the body. While you may be aware of how this condition can make a person more likely to develop hypertension or diabetes, you may be surprised to learn that some sleep apnea patients will experience symptoms of depression. Here’s how this may happen as well as a quick guide to getting help from a sleep dentist.

A lip-tie is when a banded area of tissue located behind the upper lip causes restriction, resulting in patients experiencing difficulty when performing normal daily tasks (i.e., eating, speaking, breathing, etc.). Toddlers who have a lip-tie may have experienced problems when they were an infant, but the issue went unnoticed or undiagnosed. Now that they’re older, the restricted tissue can present new issues – those that require treatment if worsening symptoms are to be avoided. Read on to learn how a lip-tie can negatively affect your toddler and what you can do to fix it.

In most cases, the topic of bedwetting is associated with childhood. In fact, this is an issue that up to one-quarter of children face. Most of the time, kids grow out of this as they get older and their bladders become more developed. However, research suggests that 1-2% of adults also run into this issue. This if often related to an underlying condition, like sleep apnea. Continue reading to learn more about the relationship between sleep apnea and nighttime urination as well as your treatment options.

If you are among the millions of people who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you probably do all you can to make smart food choices and stay physically active. But did you know that the quality of your nightly sleep can also have a huge impact on your diabetes? This blog post discusses the link between sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes.

A lip or tongue tie is a condition that occurs when a small band of tissue under the lip or tongue is too short or thick. This restricts normal tongue and lip movements, which can affect your child’s speech and nutrition. Infants with a lip or tongue tie can struggle to breastfeed. Complications with eating can increase as they transition to solids if the issue isn’t addressed. Poor nutrition can harm your little one’s health and development. Thankfully, a lip or tongue tie is easy to correct with a soft tissue dental laser. Here’s how you can free your child’s tied lip or tongue with a frenectomy using the best dental technologies.

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More than 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, but an alarming 80% of cases are undiagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent type of the breathing disorder. OSA is often associated with loud, chronic snoring and poor sleep quality; however, the risks of untreated sleep apnea are far more severe. Not only can you be at risk of a shorter life expectancy, but untreated OSA may even cost you your eyesight. Here’s what you need to know about sleep apnea and blindness. 

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful condition that can significantly interfere with your quality of life. Unfortunately, it could even have an impact on your nighttime rest! This blog post explores the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and an increased risk of sleep apnea. It also provides suggestions that might help you start getting the rejuvenating rest that you need.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death among adults in the United States. In some cases, cancer is unavoidable; it occurs due to genetics or uncontrollable environmental factors. In other instances, though, cancer may be the result of modifiable risk factors. Research indicates that sleep apnea might be one of those factors, particularly in women.  Continue reading below to learn more about this important connection.

When you get a new pet, one of the first rules that is established is whether your furry companion is allowed to sleep next to you in bed, or they need to curl up someplace else. Something you may not have considered is if your pet affects your quality of sleep. If you have sleep apnea, does sleeping next to your pet make it worse? Continue reading to learn about the connection between sleep quality and pets.

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful bonding experience between mother and child, but it’s not always easy. Many new mothers face challenges, from a baby who seems constantly hungry to persistent discomfort that makes nursing difficult. These issues are often brushed off as normal, but they can sometimes indicate underlying problems, such as tongue ties. Read on as we debunk some common myths about breastfeeding and explain how a dentist might help resolve these challenges.