Healthy Sleep Tulsa Blog

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.

Many people have a harder time getting enough quality sleep during the summer. This can be highly troublesome, especially for anyone who is already dealing with sleep apnea or another sleep disorder. The good news is that there are steps that can be taken to make getting the rest you deserve easier. Below are 5 key tips that can help improve the sleep you’re able to get on summer nights.

 In some cases, parents may take their little one to the dentist and discover that they have a lip and/or tongue tie. Among the many questions that can arise from this, some people end up wondering if this condition can be hereditary. Keep reading to learn how lip and tongue ties can affect adults, the risks involved if it isn’t addressed, and ways to treat the issue to improve oral health.

If you suffer from sleep apnea, a good night’s rest can be difficult to achieve. Frequent breathing disruptions interrupt your sleep cycle, which can leave you feeling exhausted the next day. To make matters worse, insomnia and sleep apnea go hand in hand. According to a 2021 study, up to 60% of sleep apnea sufferers also experience insomnia. Sleeping pills are often prescribed to treat insomnia, but are they safe if you have sleep apnea? Here’s what you need to know to doze off quickly.

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You probably already know that imbibing too many alcoholic beverages can result in a painful hangover the next day. Were you aware, though, that even having one or two drinks right before bed can negatively impact your sleep patterns? Those with sleep apnea may even make their symptoms worse by having that glass of wine before settling down for the night.

If you’ve ever woken up in the morning feeling more exhausted than when you fell asleep the night before, you could be suffering from this condition. Continue reading to learn more about the connection between alcohol and sleep apnea so you can finally get a well-deserved night’s rest!