In the book Two in a Bed: The Social System of Couple Bed Sharing, author Paul C. Rosenblatt found that couples described sharing a bed as extremely important to their relationship. It makes sense for reasons besides just the obvious. For many busy couples, the time in bed before falling asleep is when they check in with each other, catch up, discuss issues, and make important decisions.

Snoring can be a huge problem in a relationship, stealing sleep from both the snorer and non-snorer and driving a wedge between the couple. Snoring creates resentment, both on the part of the non-snorer who must endure the cacophony of sound that keeps them awake at night and the snorer who feels they are being punished for something they can’t help.  

Education is the solution to being very successful in your dental practice and the following home study program will help you understand the best ways to use and adjust the dental appliances.

Developed for any dentist who wishes to get the most out of oral appliances, APPLIANCE ADJUSTMENT walks you and your staff through the simple adjustment and sequencing of more than 500 different appliances -- fixed and removable. 2 CE Credits.

According to the American Sleep Association, as many as 10% of adults and as many as 15% of kids suffer from bruxism -- commonly known as teeth grinding. Many grind their teeth in their sleep and have no idea that they are doing it. They do, however, notice the symptoms: sore jaw, tight neck muscles, sensitive teeth, neck pain, and even headaches and migraines.

What’s more, many also suffer from sleep apnea. Most of your bruxism patients do not associate their painful symptoms with bruxism…and since your patients won’t necessarily ask you about their symptoms, you may need to be a bit of a detective. Look for additional evidence of a problem beyond worn down molars or shifting teeth.