Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness Blog

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Because untreated sleep apnea can affect sleep quality and overall health, people often look for natural ways to manage their symptoms. Essential oils are sometimes promoted as a way to improve breathing or encourage better sleep, but can they actually help with sleep apnea?

Living with type 2 diabetes means constantly monitoring your blood sugar levels to ensure they stay in a healthy range. Unfortunately, they can be easily affected by things like food, beverages, and even how much rest you get. Worse yet, if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from both diabetes and sleep apnea, these dangerous conditions could be making each other a lot worse. Here’s a closer look at the link between them, and how you can get the rest you need to improve your symptoms of both!

Sleep apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. Many people dismiss symptoms like loud snoring or daytime fatigue as minor inconveniences, but untreated sleep apnea can have severe health consequences. In some cases, it can even become life-threatening.

Welcome to the official blog of Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness. Whether you’re a current patient of Dr. Ardovino, you already have a sleep apnea diagnosis, or you’re just beginning to investigate your symptoms, we hope to use this space to keep you informed with helpful tips, breakthroughs, and other fascinating facts about sleep apnea.