Dental Blog Hampton Roads, VA

Aug
28

Do I Need A Dental Sleep Medicine Provider?

As more and more people understand the connection between sleep, nutrition, and exercise and how they contribute to a high quality of life, Coastal Virginia Sleep Solutions has worked with patients to improve their sleep through dental sleep medicine. Many…

Jul
27

The Connection Between Your Teeth and Sleep Apnea

Have you ever wondered whether your teeth and jaw could explain why you snore at night? While sleep apnea is often associated with obesity or excess weight and soft tissues collapsing over the airway, your jaw position and teeth also…

Jun
28

What if CPAP Therapy Doesn’t Work For Me?

Have you been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea and struggle with CPAP therapy? An oral appliance custom fitted by a dentist is an alternative to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea, and Poquoson, VA dental sleep specialist Dr. William…

May
27

Do I Need A Sleep Test?

If you feel like you wake up more tired than you were when you went to bed or have trouble making it through the day without caffeine, or additional symptoms like headaches in the morning or difficulty concentrating, you may…

Apr
28

4 Reasons Why Sleep is Important

Most of us would admit that we probably don’t get enough sleep and brush it off, but there are several good reasons why sleep is important. People dealing with sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a harder time…

Mar
25

Can A Dentist Help Me Stop Snoring?

Many people — and their partners — suffer from the effects of snoring. More than just a nuisance, it’s often a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The most common treatment for OSA is a CPAP machine, but Dr. William…

Mar
01

Am I At Risk For Sleep Apnea?

Although snoring is often considered a key symptom of sleep apnea, there are other signs that you should be aware of to enable you to seek treatment as early as possible. Treating OSA is important because of the associated health…

Jan
31

5 Tips For Better Sleep

If you find yourself thinking you’re getting good sleep but you’re tired all the time, you might need to reevaluate your sleep hygiene routine and make some adjustments. Our bodies need sleep to recover and rejuvenate, and poor quality sleep…

Dec
25

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Signs of Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep condition that many people don’t know they have. Although snoring is often considered a key symptom of sleep apnea, there are other signs that you shouldn’t ignore so you can seek treatment…

Dec
01

What is an At-Home Sleep Test Like?

People who think they’ve gotten enough sleep but still wake up tired are experiencing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Diagnosing this common sleep disorder requires a sleep study, and Dr. William Harper at Coastal Virginia Sleep Solutions may order…