Archive for the ‘ Sleep Apnea ’ Category
Diet & Lifestyle Habits that Affect Oral Health
You might be surprised to learn that your diet and lifestyle can greatly affect your oral health. Regular oral habits, such as brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist contribute to your overall health, but what else affects your oral health? Your overall health can have a substantial effect on the health of your […]
6 Lifestyle Habits to Help Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a medical condition that makes breathing difficult; this condition stops breathing for short periods of time while you’re sleeping, resulting in a lack of oxygen. When this happens, sleep is interrupted and your quality of well being suffers. Most patients are unaware they are suffering from sleep apnea; they assume their sleep […]
Combined CPAP and Oral Appliance Therapy
As with most medical or dental health concerns, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for treating sleep apnea. Patients who have tried CPAP and oral appliance therapy individually without success may benefit most from a combined solution. Dr. Greenbaum works alongside a patient’s sleep doctor to develop a treatment plan to best fit each patient’s needs […]
Holistic Sleep Treatments to Aid Sleep & Dental Health
Holistic sleep treatments can aid in a patient’s overall mental, physical and dental health. While different patients have various dental concerns, such as TMJ and Sleep Apnea, adding holistic treatments with dental treatment can aid in more positive results. For these patients, typically a night mouth guard or sleep apnea device is added to their […]
Bethesda Dentist replies to Philips Recall Notification of Sleep Apnea Device
The FDA alerted consumers and healthcare providers that an estimated three to four million bi-level PAP, CPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices by Philips were recalled due to possible health risks. Affected devices were manufactured between April 2009 and April 26th, 2021. The polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam (used to reduce sound and vibration) can possibly […]
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