Sleep Apnea

The Michigan Center for TMJ and Sleep Wellness has earned a reputation as one of the leaders in dental sleep medicine in Michigan. This leads many doctors in the area to refer their patients to us, including sleep physicians and internists. There are many good reasons why internists and other doctors [...]

Stroke is one of the deadliest complications of sleep apnea. People with sleep apnea are more likely to experience a stroke, but the risks don’t actually end there. Actually, in some ways, the risks go up for people with sleep apnea after their first stroke. That’s because even if they survive their first stroke, [...]

One of the biggest problems with {{{{link id='50317' text='sleep apnea'}}}} is that it is so underdiagnosed. Perhaps 80% of people with the condition don’t know they have it.  If they  don’t know they have it, they can’t get it treated, and instead continue to suffer all the serious health effects of the condition. Often, they [...]

We know that people with sleep apnea experience high levels of inflammation. It’s been assumed that the inflammation is a result of sleep apnea, but now a new study suggests that inflammation may precede sleep apnea and may be an important trigger for the condition. Inflammation and Sleep Apnea Inflammation could easily contribute [...]

As one of the leading sleep dentistry practices in Michigan, sleep physicians often recommend their patients to us. Here’s why we are one of the most sought-after sleep dentists by sleep physicians. We Are Great Team Players Since its founding, the Michigan TMJ & Sleep Wellness Center has built its reputation on being [...]