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Over 22 million Americans have a sleep apnea condition and more than 80 percent of moderate to severe sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed. On average, our lungs allow us to take 20,000 breaths in a 24-hour span, however, sleep apnea decreases this number significantly because the condition is responsible for causing breathing to stop. Though the pauses in breathing may last only a few seconds, some sleep apnea sufferers go minutes without breathing, repeatedly throughout the night, making this condition a life-threatening one.

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Invisalign can seem too good to be true if you don’t know much about this orthodontic innovation. However, Invisalign really can work dental miracles. Nearly every alignment issue that can be corrected with traditional metal braces can also be corrected with Invisalign. After a thorough examination, your Red Bank dentist will let you know for sure, but if you have one of the following problems, don’t give up yet on the possibility of under-the-radar tooth alignment.

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Do you treat yourself come holiday time? After all, you’re purchasing gifts for all the people that you love in your life (and even some you don’t). This season is an excellent time to reward yourself for your hard work throughout the year, your dedication to your family and friends, and your tendency to put others first. When you’re self-conscious about your teeth and smile, one of the best resources to tap is your Red Bank dentist. Invisalign just might be the present you give yourself now for the future.

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Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which the airways are partially or totally obstructed. The collapse of the airways doesn’t allow air to reach the lungs and results in several seconds to a minute of not breathing. Then the body wakes itself to catch its breath, resulting in exhaustion and other negative side effects. It’s not just what happens after the sleep apnea episode, however – the problem, if severe enough, could be fatal. Get sleep apnea treatment from your Red Bank dentist.

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Invisalign is the nearly invisible method for aligning teeth. Just because this orthodontic treatment is barely visible does not mean it is self-sufficient. Invisalign wearers have responsibilities. It’s critical to follow the rules and requirements that your Red Bank Invisalign provider has given to you to get the most out this treatment and make it a success.

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Snoring is one problem. Sleep apnea is another entirely. But snoring can be one of the signs of sleep apnea, an often undiagnosed sleep disorder. This should concern you, not only because the problem interrupts a good night’s sleep, but because sleep apnea has been linked health complications such as hypertension, irregular heartbeat, stroke, and heart attack.

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Have big plans for the summer? Vacations, reunions, weddings, social events – no one wants their good time interrupted by orthodontics. If you’re wearing Invisalign, your summer fun can continue as usual.

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Sleep apnea and TMJ seem to have their own unique sets of symptoms. You may be surprised to discover, however, that the two afflictions have quite a bit in common – and one may even be responsible for causing the other.

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Sleep apnea is often a misunderstood condition. Yes, sleep apnea results in serious fatigue, yawning throughout the day, drowsy driving, lack of concentration. However, beyond these obvious and serious side effects, sleep apnea can pose threats to overall health and well-being in unexpected ways.

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Whether you are a member of the Millennial generation, Generation X, Generation Z, or the Baby Boomers, you are likely familiar with the lure of social media and smartphone selfies. Sharing moments of your life online through photos and videos can be addicting and satisfying, especially when you keep accruing “likes.” But if braces are in your future, you may lament how your photos will appear for the next few years. Invisalign can change all of that – in a good way.

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