Do you wish for a better sleep?
A Better Sleep
Everyone deserves better sleep - quality sleep is crucial, not just quantity. Yet, our 24-hour society rarely acknowledges the importance of sleep, and the effects often go unnoticed - you may find yourself running out of energy, becoming impatient, forgetful, or struggling with planning - subtle signs that can be easy to dismiss. But in some cases, poor sleep can have serious, even fatal consequences, by contributing to workplace and road accidents.
Good health - both mental and physical - depends on quality sleep, and research is routinely uncovering more associations between poor sleep and disease. Even the World Health Organization (WHO) has finally recognized this as a global health priority. We all know sleep matters, but knowing it, isn’t enough. If we truly want to function at our best - physically, mentally, and in our daily lives - we need to take action. Athletes already understand this - why don’t the rest of us?
We provide care for those seeking better sleep in the Okanagan Valley and the Interior of BC, with an emphasis on CPAP alternatives, when applicable and the recognition of the importance of COMISA - working alongside Provincial healthcare providers, Politicians and administrators, including Interior Health, to advocate for healthy sleep practices. Through collaboration, we aim to support professionals in helping their own patients while also contributing to advocacy and a broader global effort to recognize and achieve better sleep.
While you may not have all of these symptoms, these represent some of the common symptoms of OSA
Loud or frequent snoring
Silent pauses in breathing during sleep
Choking or gasping sounds during sleep
Daytime sleepiness or fatigue
Waking in the morning and not feeling refreshed
Insomnia
Morning headaches
Repeated waking during the night to go to the bathroom
Difficulty concentrating
Memory loss
Decreased sexual desire
Irritability
Dentists trained in Dental Sleep Medicine, have the training to screen, treat and manage OSA using oral appliance therapy (OAT).
“Like father like son”
Men are more prone to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) than women, though the risk for women rises after menopause as hormonal protection diminishes. Women, even young and slim, often experience upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), leading to underdiagnosis. Signs include long faces, worn front teeth, and dark under-eye circles in children. Left untreated, sleep-disordered breathing can impact health, longevity, and quality of life.