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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 [...]

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 [...]

Sleep Apnea and Brain Damage

Awareness about the detrimental effects of sleep apnea is increasing. Sleep apnea is responsible for a growing list of health problems for millions of individuals. Some of these troubles are less urgent, but some are life threatening. James Stewart, DDS, is a sleep apnea expert, and he offers various treatment options to help his patients lead healthier, more rewarding lives. So what kind of connection does a sleep disorder have on the brain, and why are dentists playing such a [...]

Sleep Apnea Increases Risk for Dementia in Elderly Women

Approximately 10-20% of middle-aged Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Dr. Stewart is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and has extensive training in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. On this blog, weve covered the negative effects of sleep disorders, and you may already know that people with sleep apnea are at risk of depression, heart attack, stroke, impotence, low productivity, and forgetfulness. Accidents on the job and behind the wheel are also a serious [...]

Stroke Susceptibility Affected by Sleep Apnea

According to a recent study conducted at Yale University School of Medicine, people with sleep apnea are more likely to suffer strokes and die in their sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked by soft tissue in the mouth or throat. When the blockage restricts oxygen, bloodflow to the brain decreases and blood pressure elevates. Normally, the brain regulates bloodflow to meet its metabolic needs through a process called cerebral autoregulation. The study showed that repeated [...]

Sleep Impacts Oral Health

Lack of sleep worsens periodontal disease. During a study conducted in Japan, 219 factory workers were evaluated to determine the affect their lifestyles had on their oral health. Researchers examined lifestyle habits, including: exercise, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, amount of sleep, nutrition, stress, number of hours worked, and eating breakfast. The study revealed the number-one factor impacting periodontal disease was smoking. However, the number two factor was sleep. Participants who obtained seven to eight hours of sleep a night exhibited [...]

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Oral cancer affects approximately 36,500 people yearly, which accounts for about two percent of all cancer diagnoses in the United States. According to recent statistics, of these 36,500 people, approximately 7,900 will die from the disease. The death rate is high due to late detection of the disease. Oral cancer generally metastasizes to the cervical lymph nodes in the neck.

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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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