Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. At Spark Sleep Solutions, we take sleep apnea very seriously and understand that every patient is different and may need individualized treatment options to correct their sleep apnea. At our practice, we offer continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) alternativeContinue
Temporomandibular joint disorder, better known as TMD or TMJ, can be a deeply painful, uncomfortable problem to have – especially at night. For many patients, the classic TMJ symptoms of teeth grinding, clenching, and muscle tension get worse at night, and often go into overdrive during sleep. This can cause problems ranging from muscle painContinue
At Spark Sleep Solutions, it is our goal to ensure that all of our patients sleep soundly and comfortably. We strive to work with patients who suffer from sleep apnea, snoring, and orofacial pain and actually resolve their symptoms such as snoring, fatigue, daytime sleepiness, tired, low productivity, headaches, urge to urinate during sleep, disturbedContinue
For most people, a sleep study isn’t at the top of the list of important health procedures to get – but for many, it should be. Sleep apnea is a silent epidemic that affects millions of Americans, and many of those suffering don’t even know they have it. Especially as we age, a sleep studyContinue
If your partner or spouse has sleep apnea and requires a CPAP machine, mouthpiece or other oral sleep appliance, staying positive and supportive throughout the process of testing, diagnosis and treatment will benefit both of you. Sleep Apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that affects approximately 22 million Americans, but as many as 80Continue
We’re all familiar with the feeling of wanting to sleep a bit longer rather than getting up and going to work. Some days, it’s just hard to get going—whether due to a poor night’s sleep, staying up too late the night before, or simply not having energy. Unfortunately, some people face this reality every day.Continue
At Spark Sleep Solutions, our mission is to get you feeling well-rested and healthy again. Through our variety of treatments for obstructive and central sleep apnea, we have helped many patients in and around Los Gatos & San Jose beat sleep apnea and find a restored quality of life. We offer alternatives to CPAP (continuousContinue
Specialized Sleep Apnea Treatment in Santa Cruz If you’re one of the many Americans living with sleep apnea, you’ve likely wondered if sleep apnea ever goes away. While, in many cases, sleep apnea is a chronic condition that doesn’t simply disappear, there are many ways to treat it ― and yes, even cure it, inContinue
Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs due to blockage of the airways, central sleep apnea is a form of sleep apnea that occurs when the brain fails to send the proper signals to the muscles that regulate breathing. This type of sleep apnea is less common than obstructive sleep apnea and can occur in relationContinue
Do you or your partner have a snoring problem? Perhaps you know that you snore, but aren’t sure if the problem could be serious. Unfortunately, sleep apnea is not only bothersome to those who live with you, but it can also cause a variety of health issues. As your sleep apnea doctor in the BayContinue