Maybe your doctor or a medical professional has told you that you have obstructive sleep apnea. Perhaps your partner has threatened to move to another room because of your snoring. Maybe you have had jaw pain for months and want some relief. Any of these...
Maybe your doctor is talking to you about sleep apnea. If so, you are not alone. According to the American Medical Association, up to 30 million people suffer from this disorder. At Crosspointe Sleep Solutions, we have helped hundreds of people sleep better and wake...
You’ve probably heard of CPAP machines and may have heard how important they are to better sleep. You may even have heard of Oral Appliance Therapy. But do you know how these different treatments compare to give you the best night’s sleep? At Crosspointe Sleep...
Expansive orthodontic treatment widens the upper or lower jaw to help clear your airway, accommodate teeth, and correct dental issues. It may be just the option you need to stop using your CPAP machine. An upper palate expander forces the bones apart, widening the roof of...
Oral appliance therapy (OAT) treats sleep disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea. OAT uses a small resin or acrylic guard that’s fitted to your mouth to open your airway. At Crosspointe Sleep Solutions, we address the root cause of your sleep problems using OAT....
Maybe you have heard about oral appliance therapy. Maybe you have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Maybe your sleep partner is tired of hearing you snore all night. Regardless of the reason, you are here to learn more about oral appliance therapy and whether...
Oral Appliance Therapy, or OAT, as it is sometimes called, is a treatment for sleep apnea and snoring that does not involve a CPAP machine. Instead, a small device is inserted into the mouth to keep the airway clear. Before you decide whether OAT is right...
Orthodontists are dental specialists in malocclusions, which is a dental term which means problems with how your teeth fit together. If your teeth don’t fit together correctly, it can cause health problems. Often, orthodontic issues like jaw problems, dental arch issues, or tooth misalignments can cause...
Struggling to get a good night's sleep? Certain medications, stress, sleep disorders, and other illnesses such as sleep apnea can cause problems sleeping. Most people are unaware that their jaw could be the reason they have sleepless nights. Sleep apnea and bruxism are two jaw-related issues...
Sleep Apnea is a severe sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts throughout the cycle of sleep. There are three different forms of sleep apnea, but the most common one is obstructive sleep apnea. This typically happens when the airways become partially obstructed or...