How Botox Treatment Can Help Treat Patients Suffering from TMJ
Botox, or botulinum toxin, is a popular cosmetic treatment that is known for smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. However, did you know that Botox can also be used to treat a condition called temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)?TMJ is a condition that affects the jaw joint and...
Dental Appliances vs. Oral Surgery for the Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by repeated episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality, daytime fatigue, and a host of other health problems. There are a variety of treatment options...
Exploring the Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease
Sleep apnea and heart disease have been proven to have a direct link for some patients. Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, and is characterized by repeated episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and...
Dental Appliances 101: Understanding the Types and How They Work
Dental appliances are devices that are worn in the mouth and reposition the lower jaw and tongue, helping to keep the airway open during sleep. These devices are commonly used as an alternative treatment option for people who have sleep apnea and find continuous positive airway pressure...
Refresh Snoring and Sleep Apnea Center Receives 2022 Best of Castle Rock Award
Refresh Snoring and Sleep Apnea Center has been selected for the 2022 Best of Castle Rock Award in the Sleep Clinic category by the Castle Rock Award Program.Each year, the Castle Rock Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their...
What Is a Mandibular Advancement Device and How Does It Work?
An alternative oral appliance therapy treatment for obstructive sleep apnea to the CPAP machine is the mandibular advancement device (MAD). It is a strong, plastic oral appliance with a hinge in the middle that covers both the upper and lower teeth. It functions by gently moving the mandible...
Benefits of an Oral Appliance Over a CPAP Machine for Travel
When you travel, it's important to get enough sleep. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you don't want to be too tired to enjoy yourself. A regular CPAP machine doesn't do a good job. It's big, loud, and needs to be plugged in. A travel CPAP machine or an oral device can also...
