by Dr. Gerry Curatola | Oct 25, 2023 | Sleep Apnea
Have you heard of mouth tape for sleeping? It’s not just the latest wellness trend; mouth tape offers significant benefits, such as improving sleep quality and oral health. The mouth connects to the rest of the body and is an essential piece of the health puzzle from...
by Dr. Gerry Curatola | Mar 4, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea occurs when breathing is interrupted during sleep due to a number of factors. Sleep apnea treatment should be customized based on a person’s specific needs and individual symptoms. One size does not fit all. The most common and well-known way of treating...
by Dr. Gerry Curatola | Jan 26, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is the general term for any problems with breathing during sleep. SDBs include a number of conditions, but the most common is sleep apnea. Are sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea the same? Sleep apnea is a kind of...
by Dr. Gerry Curatola | Jan 20, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
A sleep apnea mouth guard is an alternative to sleep study prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy that many find uncomfortable for daily use. The challenge is identifying the right mouth guard with a proper fit for treating sleep apnea symptoms....
by Dr. Gerry Curatola | Jan 14, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
What is the nasal cavity? The nasal cavity (comprising the nasal passages) is an essential passage of the upper respiratory tract. It is divided into right and left divisions by the nasal septum, a cartilaginous structure. Each half opens onto the face via the nare...
by Dr. Gerry Curatola | Dec 9, 2021 | Sleep Apnea
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is a device that delivers consistent airflow pressure through a hose and mask attached to your face. A CPAP forces your airway to remain open while you’re asleep. CPAP therapy is a common treatment for obstructive...