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Effective Sleep Apnea Treatment: How to Improve Your Sleep and Health

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Millions of individuals throughout the world suffer from sleep apnea, a common but dangerous disorder. It interferes with sleep cycles and may cause many health problems. Understanding and treating sleep apnea is essential for enhancing your quality of life if you've been dealing with snoring, sleep problems, or excessive daytime fatigue. Comprehensive sleep apnea treatment that improves both your sleep and general health is our specialty at Breathe Works. Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep apnoea happens when you stop breathing several times while you sleep, which lowers your oxygen levels and makes it hard to rest. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type. In this type, the airway gets closed, usually because the muscles in the throat are too relaxed. This blockage makes it hard to breathe, which wakes you up many times during the night. People who have sleep apnea often feel tired when they wake up, even after a full night's sleep. How Sleep Apnea Affects You...

Effective Relief for Mouth Breathing Through Myofunctional Therapy

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Mouth breathing is more than just a bad habit—it can have serious impacts on your health, appearance, and overall well-being. The effects of chronic mouth breathing are often far-reaching from sleep disturbances to dental issues. At Breatheworks, we offer mouth breathing treatment through myofunctional therapy, a noninvasive and effective solution that addresses the root causes of mouth breathing. In this blog, we’ll explore the consequences of mouth breathing and how myofunctional therapy can help. What Is Mouth Breathing? Mouth breathing occurs when a person relies on their mouth to inhale and exhale instead of their nose. This often happens due to chronic nasal obstruction or habits that develop early in life. In children, mouth breathing can be caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids, while in adults, factors such as allergies or sinus problems are common contributors. Aside from causing discomfort like dry mouth and tooth decay, mouth breathing can also lead to long-term faci...