Here at Dentalux we’ve spent a significant amount of blog space focused on sleep apnea, and for good reason—the condition is significant. Much of what we wrote deep-dived how the … read more

So that you don’t think we’re being hyperbolic or over-reacting, let’s let the scientists speak first. This is a quote from the “Conclusions” section of a peer-reviewed 2016 research brief … read more

If you think about it, spitting in someone’s face is a real risk to your dental health. And that’s not because the spittee might punch the spitter in the mouth. … read more

Estimates are rough, but up to 70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea is among the most prevalent, and cumbersome—thanks to continuous positive airway pressure … read more

There are the obvious consequences of sleep deprivation, such as fatigue and unclear thinking. And there are the less obvious ones, like obesity, cardiovascular disease and depression. Either way—or something … read more

The data makes it clear. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition experienced by a critical mass of folks—up to 11% in U.S. children and roughly 3% of adults worldwide. Meanwhile, … read more

Most of the time you hear the letters “DNA” you’re thinking about the double helix, genetic-code-carrying molecule that makes the development, function, growth and reproduction of living things (and viruses) … read more

Understanding sleep apnea So first, let’s understand the problem. Your not-so-well-rested sleep partner is often the first line of defense against sleep apnea—a common and treatable breathing disorder of which … read more

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but growing a tiny human inside the body can take a toll on the mother’s health. The baby receives its nutrients from the mother, so … read more

Anyone who has ever been told that they snore while they sleep has likely brushed it off as a commonplace sleep habit, but it’s much deeper than that. On the … read more