A sore jaw or headache first thing in the morning might seem like a minor inconvenience. Did you know, though, that these symptoms can actually point to an underlying sleep disorder? Many people don’t realize that nighttime teeth grinding – also known as bruxism – can be closely tied to sleep apnea. Dr. Paul Covell provides trusted dental care […]
Dr. Paul Covell meets with patients on a regular basis who may be dealing with coexisting conditions impacting their oral or overall health. When patients are struggling with daytime fatigue, even when they are sleeping through the night, they may not understand that they could be dealing with a condition impacting their rest called obstructive […]
Studies calculate that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea and that 80% of those cases are left undiagnosed. Obstructive and central sleep apnea are sleep disorders. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments available to address these potentially serious sleep problems. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep […]
