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02/13/2023

What's the difference between CPAP and an oral appliance?
The CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine uses pressurized air to keep your airway open via a face mask. While CPAP is very effective, there are many people who can't tolerate it. It can be very difficult to get used to wearing a bulky mask and the forceful air.
Oral appliances are a great alternative for those who can't handle CPAP. The appliance is similar to a mouthguard and repositions the lower jaw. They are considered easier to use and more comfortable than CPAP. Many patients are very happy with their oral appliances and enjoying better nights of sleep because of them!

01/28/2023

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be detrimental to one’s health. There are various short term and long-term issues that occur.
The short-term issues include difficulty staying awake, falling asleep while driving, frequent bathroom breaks when trying to sleep, debilitating morning headaches, overeating, and irritability.
The long-term issues include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart arrhythmias and heart disease, and stroke.
OSA is a very treatable condition. As long as you are consistent with the use your treatment, then all of the short and long-term issues are avoidable. Get tested for OSA with Better Sunrise!

01/12/2023

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common condition affecting millions of Americans. Screening for OSA is easy to do. The most commonly reported symptoms by patients are:
Daytime sleepiness, falling asleep while driving, trouble staying asleep, using the bathroom frequently throughout the night, morning headaches, snoring, being awoken by the feeling of choking, and witnessed apneas (stopping breathing) by a bed partner.
People with untreated OSA may also have hypertension, heart arrhythmias (especially A-fib), and type 2 diabetes.
If you notice any of these signs, reach out to us so we can get you tested for sleep apnea and on the road to improving your sleep and your life!

11/07/2017

Frustrated with insurance reimbursement for sleep apnea oral appliance therapy? Better Sunrise can make the process simple and profitable for your dental practice. Get my new E book now - it's packed with tips and simple to follow steps.

Learn how to implement a sleep apnea program in your dental practice and maximize medical insurance reimbursement. Help your patients and build your practice by providing mandibular advancement device therapy as an alternative to CPAP.

06/08/2016

For dentists interested in understanding the design and features of many of the leading sleep apnea mandibular advancement devices, this is a great resource, courtesy of Sleep Review Magazine. There is no one appliance that will be optimal for every patient. Choosing the best appliance for your patient involves consideration of a number of clinical factors, patient comfort preferences, etc. This guide provides a good analysis with useful comparative data on a number of products from the leading manufacturers.

https://davidatbettersunrise.wordpress.com/2016/06/08/great-comparison-guide-for-leading-sleep-apnea-oral-appliances

For dentists interested in understanding the design and features of many of the leading sleep apnea mandibular advancement devices, this is a great resource, courtesy of Sleep Review Magazine.   Th…

04/28/2016

https://quiz.fbapp.io/test-your-knowledge-of-sleep-apnea-dentistry

Think you're an expert at screening and treating patients for sleep apnea? Take our quiz and test your knowledge!

04/27/2016

I have been invited by John Kelly, DDS and Tad Systems to present a 1 hour live CE webinar on Sleep Apnea Dentistry on Thursday, May 5th, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. CST. The webinar will cover: identifying dental patients at risk for sleep apnea; home sleep testing; and health insurance reimbursement for dental sleep apnea treatment. Cost is $ 25; 1 CE credit. To register, please visit: http://tadsystems.net/upcoming-webinar/

09/12/2015

Better Sunrise is exhibiting at the Illinois State Dental Society meeting in Wheeling, IL Sept 11-12. Great opportunity to let dentists know how Better Sunrise can help them treat sleep apnea.

10/11/2013

According to the National Sleep Foundation, more thank 18 Million people have sleep Apnea. Check out his great animated video about what happens during sleep apnea.

More than 18 million people have sleep apnea, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and yet most of us still know little about the sleep disorder other than it has something to do with pauses in breathing. Yes, sleep apnea causes sufferers to temporarily stop breathing -- sometimes hundreds of...

09/27/2013

Chicago Dental Society released an article about the 10 strangest things dentist have found in patients mouths!

Our favorite would have to be dead or alive bugs and a blinking LED light the patient had installed in a tooth!

CDS dentists reveal the Top 10 Strangest Things Found in a Patient's Mouth

09/25/2013

Interesting article on new technology to track your eating habits. Dentists watch out!

A new smart tooth sensor could track your dental-related health habits, researchers say.

06/06/2013

Shaquille O'Neal gets a sleep test?

This video is one in a series that explains the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea. For more information, visit www.understandingsleep.org

06/06/2013

What? People can take cat naps with their eyes open? Read on for more weird sleep facts!

03/11/2013

Do you drink four or more caffeinated beverages in any given day? You are at 33% higher risk for Sleep Apnea...

Check out this link for more fun facts about sleep!

Like how much sleep is just right for a long life...

03/11/2013

Should you or your bed partner get a sleep study?
Take the Sleep Awareness quiz and find out if a sleep study could benefit you!

02/19/2013

The best alarm clock, apps, and more to help you get your solid night's rest!

Check out the top 10 gadgets and apps to help you get a better night's slumber

02/19/2013

What does your sleep position say about you?

Fitness Director Adam Campbell shares the secrets he's learned in the Men's Health exercise lab, delivered every Wednesday.

10/19/2012

We have a sleep blog! We encourage everyone with all types of sleep concerns to visit, comment, and learn! http://www.sleepdiscussion.org/

Many medical professionals believe adequate nutrition, stress management, and sleep are the 3 most important considerations in the maintenance of good health. An estimated 62% of the US population can experience sleep problems, yet approximately 80% of US adults have never discussed sleep or sleep p...

10/15/2012

Better Sunrise would like to introduce it's sister company CPAP Collection at www.cpapcollection.com. They offer affordable online pricing AND in-person equipment fittings, so you can get the best of both worlds, and more importantly, a better night's sleep.

CPAPCHICAGO.COM provides CPAP equipment and service, in-home delivery, mask fitting, and patient education on sleep apnea and CPAP treatment.

09/18/2012

Can better sleep improve relationships? What do you think?

With new habits, more zzzzz's can improve connection

09/18/2012

09/07/2012

A comedian shares his experience of a sleep disorder he didn't know he had...Sleep Apnea.

Jo Koy didn't know that he had sleep apnea.

09/07/2012

Wishing quick recovery for those affected by Isaac!

This Red Cross baby downloaded the Hurricane App. Are you ready for Isaac?

08/24/2012

Cutting back on sleep can impact good grades..share with all the students you know!

The old aphorism that "you snooze, you lose" doesn't apply to students who stay up late to cram for a test or finish a class project. New research shows that sacrificing sleep for school work is a bad trade.

08/24/2012

Helpful natural remedies to help you sleep...what helps you sleep well at night?

Tired all the time? Avoid sleep deprivation with these natural remedies—and discover warning signs for sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.

08/16/2012

What's the craziest thing you've done while sleepwalking?

Consider yourself lucky people if you’re one of those people who fall asleep easily, and stay asleep until the alarm goes off. Not so for David K. Randall, author of the new book

08/16/2012

Could your child's behavioral issues be linked to snoring?

Children who persistently snore during their early childhood may be more likely to have behavioral problems such as aggression and hyperactivity, according to a new study.

08/06/2012

An interview with Dr. Steven Park, author of Sleep Or Die: Overcome Apnea Before it Overcomes you. What have you found works for managing your Sleep Apnea?

Expert Interview: William Headapohl, Author of Sleep Or Die: Overcome Apnea Before It Overcomes You

08/06/2012

Sleep Apnea...a global problem? What do you think?

Sleep troubles are a global issue -- literally. A new SLEEP study shows that sleep problems like insomnia affect 16.6 percent of adults in Africa and Asia.

08/06/2012

AADSM talks about sleep studies- our favorite!

Why get a sleep study? About 40 million Americans suffer from a chronic and long-term sleep disorder. Another 20 million have at least some trouble sleeping. More than 70 sleep disorders exist, but most people who undergo a sleep study are suffering from sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome ...

08/06/2012

Are you a world-class snorer?

I'm not good at many things, but I'm a World Class Snorer.

08/06/2012

Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they may have a sleeping problem!

In a recent survey, Consumer Reports did a checkup on the state of sleep in America. Of the 26,451 respondents, it was not surprising that they found 60% of

08/02/2012

Turns out Sleep Apnea may affect people differently according to gender?

Dr. McPherson shares if sleep apnea affects men and women differently.

08/02/2012

Interesting link between ADHD and sleep disorders?

Diagnoses of A.D.H.D among children have increased dramatically in recent years, rising 22% from 2003 to 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control

08/02/2012

Get your rest!

Evidence is building that poor sleep patterns may do more than make you cranky: The amount and quality of shuteye you get could be linked to mental deterioration and Alzheimer’s disease, four new studies suggest.

08/02/2012

haha!

had to share this.. in our house it should say He not She