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Dr. Stewart Attends Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine Seminar

Dental technology, treatment options, and materials never stop advancing. It makes sense then that a dentist who wants to stay at the top of his game should never stop learning. Dr. Stewart actively pursues continuing education courses every year and hes especially excited about his most recent training in Advanced Dental Sleep Medicine topics with Dr. Barry Glassman. Held in September, this three-day intensive seminar provided Dr. Stewart with the opportunity to work closely with other dentists and industry experts [...]

Snoring: Your Partners Perspective, According to Your Livonia Dentist

Snoring may seem like a nighttime nuisance, yet its typically the sign of a greater issue. Snoring can cause sleep interruptions to both the person experiencing the snoring and anyone within earshot of the soundtypically a spouse or partner. More often than not, the snorer is unaware of the nighttime tendency. Therefore, your Livonia dentist wants to share a few simple tips to help reduce snoring and improve everyones overall sleep. How to Sleep When Theyre Snoring While snoring does [...]

Livonia Dentist Explains Snoring During Late-Term Pregnancy

The journey of pregnancy is beautiful and unique and millions of women worldwide experience the joy of pregnancy everyday. Feeling the baby move and watching your little one develop through a series of ultrasounds creates indescribable feelings of excitement and anticipation. That being said, the growing baby bump doesnt always make the miracle of life the easiest task to handle. Alongside occasional heartburn and back pain, you may have trouble sleeping due to snoring during the third trimester of pregnancy. [...]

Surprising Foods that Can Ease Snoring with Your Livonia Dentist

The main culprit in snoring is inflammation and congestion in your nasal passages and throat. Swelling in your throat tissues paired with mucous build-up make it nearly impossible to breathe at night. This swelling creates overcrowding, and allows the tissues in your throat to vibrate. Snoring treatments range from Breathe-Right strips to surgical options to correct deviated septums. Weight loss, limiting your alcohol intake before bedtime, and sleeping on your side have also been known to reduce snoring. However, since [...]

Livonia Dentist: Top 4 Foods Sleep Apnea Sufferers Should Avoid

For many years, sleep apnea sufferers didnt have many remedies for their condition other than CPAP machines and mouth guards. Now, several studies have revealed that simple lifestyle solutions that can help alleviate sleep apnea severity, such as losing some weight, quitting smoking, and drinking alcohol a little less. Finally, after continued research, theres proof that certain foodstypically ones loaded with unhealthy fatsalso contribute to your sleep apnea symptoms. Your Livonia dentist, Dr. Stewart, recommends consuming less of these items [...]

Control Your Sleep Apnea Naturally, Suggests Livonia Dentist

In our last post, we discussed how avoiding certain foods, like high fat dairy and red meat, can help ease the symptoms associated with sleep apnea. Today, we look at other natural ways to alleviate the severity of sleep apnea symptoms. Sleep is a precious thing. Its your bodys way to press the refresh button after an entire day of nonstop movement, and most people look forward to bedtime. Unfortunately, a truly restful nights sleep is hard to come by [...]

Livonia Dentist Explains the Risks of Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids

Across the country, millions of people have difficulty sleeping. In fact, according to a BMJ research study, last year over 60 million Americans turned to over-the-counter sleep aids. Unfortunately, many people dont realize that these drugs can actually make sleeping more difficult. In todays blog, your Livonia family dentist, Dr. James Stewart, discusses the downsides of over-the-counter sleep aids and offers a few easy tips for getting the rest [...]

Keep Your Job: Livonia Dentist Talks about Sleep Apnea and Work

People with sleep apnea struggle to stay awake and alert during the day. Sleep apnea can affect them as they go through their daily tasks of family care, driving, and work. Some patients wonder if they should talk about sleep apnea to their supervisor at work. Livonia Dentist, Dr. Stewart, answers that question, and discusses obstructive sleep apnea and its effect on you in your work environment.

Untreated Sleep Apnea a Life Threatening Disorder, Says Livonia Dentist

Sleep Apnea: The Silent Thief Do you drag through your day? Do you feel listless and sluggish even though you got plenty of sleep the night before? Do you sometimes wake up with a raw throat and an extreme thirst? Has your sleeping partner mentioned that you snore loudly or even make choking sounds during the night? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may suffer from a sleeping disorder called sleep apnea. Apnea refers to a [...]

Livonia Dentist Explains Sleep Cycles and Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that affects millions of Americans. Unfortunately, many people do not realize that they suffer from sleep apnea and thus do not seek the treatment they need. Dr. Stewart has studied sleep apnea and dental sleep medicine. He feels that his patients need to first have a basic understanding of the sleep cycle before they can properly grasp the disruptive nature of sleep apnea. Sleep Cycles The sleep cycle divides into two distinct categories: [...]

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Dr. James Stewart has studied non-surgical sleep apnea treatment and is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. In his Livonia dental office, Dr. Stewart offers many options for sleep apnea treatment. You can improve your quality of life by reclaiming restful sleep. Call 734.425.4400 today to schedule a consultation with Dr. James Stewart.

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