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Sleep Apnea Treatment is Often Covered by Medical Insurance!

By Pointe Dental Group | Published October 31, 2017

 
 
Woman sleeping peacefully
If you suspect you suffer from sleep apnea, see your doctor right away to confirm. They can help identify potential sleep apnea symptoms. If they believe you may have sleep apnea, they can refer you to an ENT, pulmonologist or neurologist who will be able to diagnosis you. Once you have been diagnosed, it opens up your sleep apnea treatment … Continue Reading

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Sleep Apnea in Women vs. Men

By Pointe Dental Group | Published May 24, 2017

Sleep Apnea in Women vs. Men | Woman sleeping in bed with a mask attached to a CPAP device.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that impacts your sleep by causing your breathing to become shallow or even briefly pause throughout the night. For some, these problems can happen multiple times each night, which severely reduces their ability to obtain a restful night’s … Continue Reading

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Can Children Have Sleep Apnea ?

By Pointe Dental Group | Published January 31, 2017

Tired child sleeps on his schoolbooks. pediatric sleep apneaThe term “sleep like a baby” is supposed to refer to a restful, restorative slumber. But like adults, not all babies and children can count on a regular, good night’s sleep. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that interrupts a person’s breathing while they sleep. And while it’s most common in adults, pediatric sleep … Continue Reading

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Sleep Apnea Causes & Best Treatments in SE Michigan

By Pointe Dental Group | Published June 14, 2016

Woman covers her ears with a pillow and blanket while man snores next to her.Why would your dentist want to know about how you sleep? The answer to that question may be literally keeping you awake at night. Sleep apnea is a chronic condition in which a person’s airway is blocked when they sleep, and it has reached epidemic proportions. While the condition is usually diagnosed by a doctor or … Continue Reading

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What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

By Pointe Dental Group | Published July 9, 2014

Pointe Dental Group can help treat your obstructive sleep apneaObstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that causes your breathing to pause for brief periods while you sleep. Although each pause tends to only last about 10 seconds, they can occur hundreds of times during the night, which disrupts your sleep cycle, and can lead to a host of health issues.

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