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Two-minute reads about your sleep, your airway, and what your dentist can see. Scan a card in our office — or browse the topics below.
Adult sleep
What Is Sleep Apnea — and Why Wouldn’t I Know I Have It?
You can’t hear yourself snore. You can’t feel your breathing pause.
Adult sleepSnoring Isn’t Just a Noise
Snoring is the sound of air fighting its way through a narrow airway. Sometimes it’s harmless.
Adult sleepThe Ring: How We Test Your Sleep at Home
No wires. No sleep lab. No strange bed. Just a small ring you wear on your finger while you sleep in your own bed.
Adult sleepTreating Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP Machine
CPAP works — but only if you actually wear it. Many people can’t, or won’t. For many of them, there’s another path.
Adult sleepWhat Happens to Your Heart When Your Oxygen Dips at Night
Every time your breathing pauses in sleep, your oxygen dips — and your heart pays the bill.
Adult sleepHypoxic Burden: What Your Sleep Score Might Be Missing
You may have heard your sleep apnea called “mild.” But one number — your AHI score — doesn’t tell the whole story.
Adult sleepSleep Apnea and Blood Pressure: Why Your Morning Reading Matters
Every breathing pause ends with a jolt to your blood pressure, and the morning reading is where it shows.
Your teeth & airway
Children
Kids Who Snore: What Every Parent Should Know
A child who snores regularly isn’t “sleeping deeply.” They may be working hard, all night, just to breathe.
ChildrenMouth Breathing, Focus Problems, and Your Child’s Growth
Mouth breathing isn’t a quirky habit. It’s often a sign the nose and airway aren’t doing their job.
Your journey
Questions about your sleep?
No wires. No sleep lab. No strange bed. Just a small ring you wear on your finger while you sleep in your own bed.
This page is for education only. It is not a diagnosis. Dr. Bishara will review any test results and your options with you personally.
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