by Billings Family Dentistry | May 14, 2018 | Sleep Apnea
You don’t hear that often about a dentist, but his attention to detail, meticulous examination and in-office testing led to uncovering a severely deviated septum that needed prompt surgical intervention. I’m forever grateful for him and his entire staff....
by Billings Family Dentistry | Jun 15, 2015 | Sleep Apnea
We know from studies that lack of sleep is causally connected to many physical problems. One of the common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea is being overweight. So then, how do sleep disorders contribute to weight gain? Ghrelin: the Hunger Hormone Lack of sleep...
by Billings Family Dentistry | Sep 8, 2014 | Sleep Apnea
-Tyrone Conner’s heart was in such bad shape that he could barely walk up a flight of steps. “I felt like I was 80 years old,” said Conner, 50, of Norristown. He also suffered from sleep apnea, snoring heavily and gasping for breath every night. What...
by Billings Family Dentistry | Jun 6, 2014 | Sleep Apnea
CHILDREN are at risk being overdiagnosed with ADHD when all they need is a good night’s sleep, experts say. Read More