Posted on March 16, 2014 by Dr. Robb Heinrich
Recently my 8 year old daughter, Lauren, had her tonsils and adenoids out. She did so well and I was so proud of her being so brave. The surgery was not nearly as traumatic as we thought it would be and the post op was fairly benign. I struggled with whether my wife and I … Continue reading Does Your Child Snore?
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Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring Myth. Although snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, there’s a big difference between the two. People with sleep apnea actually stop breathing up to 400 times throughout the night. These interruptions last 10 to 30 seconds and are often followed by a snort when breathing resumes. This breaks … Continue reading The Myths Of Sleep Apnea
Posted on March 9, 2014 by Dr. Erin Elliott
One of the perks of working for me is that I have kids of my own so “I get it.” When Stephanie, my front office team member, needed Ryan and Jett to be dropped off at the office I immediately said, “YES!” Jett Ryder (Yes… that’s his real name as his father works on planes) … Continue reading Dr. Elliott’s Pediatric Sleep Apnea Article In Dental Economics
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Snoring is the hoarse or harsh sound that occurs when your breathing is partially obstructed in some way while you’re sleeping. Sometimes snoring may indicate a serious health condition. In addition, snoring can be a nuisance to your partner. As many as half of adults snore but what is funny is that 69% of Americans … Continue reading Do You Snore? Tired Of Being Tired?
Posted on February 24, 2014 by Dr. Erin Elliott
Sleep apnea can worsen blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes by disrupting the deepest stage of sleep, a new study suggests. The findings provide another good reason for people with sleep apnea to wear a CPAP mask that helps assure uninterrupted breathing, the standard treatment for the condition, throughout the night. It … Continue reading If You Have Diabetes Type II Get Checked For Sleep Apnea
Posted on November 5, 2013 by Dr. Erin Elliott
Do you have high blood pressure or type 2 Diabetes? How are these two conditions related to sleep apnea? In June of 2013 the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) met in Baltimore and is now recommending that anyone with Type 2 Diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure) be evaluated for sleep apnea by a … Continue reading High Blood Pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, And Sleep Apnea
Posted on June 27, 2013 by Dr. Erin Elliott
From Kevin Asp, Alaska Sleep Clinic Blog: Hypersomnia Treatment Explained: How it Works and What to Expect Hypersomnia is a sleep disorder in which someone is getting and/or needing more sleep than necessary. Symptoms include patients sleeping more than 10 hours a night, difficulty in rousing the sleeper even after a full night of sleep, … Continue reading Hypersomnia: Tired All The Time
Posted on March 14, 2013 by Dr. Erin Elliott
Insomnia can happen for numerous reasons; however, more and more studies are showing that modern technology may have at least some responsibility for this growing problem. Research indicates that artificial light from eReaders, television, smartphones and iPads can force our brains to pump our veins full of stress hormones that prevent us from falling asleep … Continue reading Is Modern Technology Affecting Your Mood?
Posted on October 11, 2012 by Dr. Robb Heinrich
I just did a three week follow up with Debbie after delivering her Somnodent Sleep Apnea Appliance. Her results nearly brought a tear to my eye. She used to take naps often and almost always on the weekends: she has not taken one nap in the past three weeks! She commonly would wake up during … Continue reading Saving Lives
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Binge eating or consuming unusually large amounts of food, before or during pregnancy, can cause sleep problems during pregnancy. Those sleep problems can also last as long as 18 months after childbirth. Scientists found that women with binge eating disorder symptoms before and during pregnancy had more sleep problems than a group of women with … Continue reading Binge Eating And Pregnancy Sleep Disorders
Posted on September 6, 2012 by Dr. Erin Elliott
Thank you and your staff for introducing me to an alternate for the CPAP Machine. The SomnoDent Appliance has literally changed my life … I can breathe again! I’m a young man – 63 – physically fit and active. But shortly after retiring from the Navy 24 years ago, I started snoring – lightly at … Continue reading Another Life Changed
Posted on August 1, 2012 by Dr. Erin Elliott
With the recent evidence that oral health is connected to overall health, ridding dental disease has become even more important. It is extremely exciting for me to know that what I do every day for a living can affect the overall health of my patients and that is what drives my passion for dentistry. Knowing … Continue reading Introducing Dr. Robb Heinrich
Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dr. Erin Elliott
Children with learning, attention and behavior problems may be suffering from sleepiness. Penn State researchers divided 508 children into two groups. One group had parents who reported their children experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Parents of the second group reported their children alert during the day. The sleepy kids were more likely to experience learning, attention/hyperactivity … Continue reading Excessive Sleepiness May Be Cause Of Learning, Attention, School Problems
Posted on April 24, 2012 by Dr. Erin Elliott
Dear Dr. Elliott and staff, Sleep Apnea, not anymore! I feel compelled to add my experience to those testimonials already submitted. This has been truly a life altering experience for me. After being diagnosed with sleep apnea several years ago, I tried to adapt to the CPAP torture regimen. After repeated attempts with several masks … Continue reading Another Glowing Report
Posted on January 25, 2012 by Dr. Erin Elliott
Dear Dr. Elliott and Crystal: You, your practice and staff are the best! I’ve waited too long to let you know how appreciative I am for the time, courtesy and above all skill that you have shown me. I have never slept better!! (in my life) Even though I’m a bit late on the thank … Continue reading Testimonial
