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Understanding the Epworth Sleepiness Scale: A Simple Tool for Better Sleep Health

Posted By Dr. Ruhi Sangha
Epworth Sleepiness Scale in Berkeley CA Area

If you often feel excessively tired during the day despite a full night’s sleep, it might be time to explore what your body is trying to tell you. At Transcendentist® in Berkeley, California, Drs. Ruhi Sangha, Praj Kamat, and their team take a holistic approach to your dental and overall health—this includes helping you identify potential sleep-related concerns that may affect your quality of life. One valuable tool we use to screen for possible sleep disorders is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale. 1. What is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale? Developed by Dr. Murray Johns in 1991, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale is … Continue reading

Can I use an oral appliance instead of a CPAP machine to treat obstructive sleep apnea?

Posted By Dr. Ruhi Sangha
Oral Appliance For Sleep Apnea in Berkeley CA Area

Achieving a beautiful, healthy smile is easy under the care and attention of an experienced dental team. However, what about conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea? This particular sleeping disorder can be incredibly problematic for our patients, especially when they find their primary care physician recommending the use of a clunky CPAP machine. Fortunately, Drs. Praj Kamat and Ruhi Sangha of Transcendentist in Berkeley, California, are here to help with an alternative treatment. We at Transcendentist recommend the use of oral appliances for sleep apnea if a patient is non-compliant with a CPAP machine. Oral appliances cannot be used as … Continue reading

Can snoring be cured permanently?

Posted By Dr. Ruhi Sangha
Can Snoring Be Cured Permanently in Berkeley CA area

We are all aware of the sounds of snoring and how difficult it can be to get a good night’s rest when a sleeping partner is making noise throughout the night. Fortunately, there are ways in which clients can achieve results.  At Transcendentist, we encourage our clients to consider the advantages of using oral appliance therapy for the treatment of chronic snoring. But can snoring be cured permanently? Clients in and around the Berkeley, California, area who are interested in learning more about alleviating snoring will want to take time to talk to Drs. Praj Kamat and Ruhi Sangha of Transcendentist to … Continue reading

The Benefits and Cost of OASYS Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance an effective CPAP alternative

Posted By Dr. Ruhi Sangha
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance Cost in Berkeley CA Area

Sleep apnea is estimated to affect every 1 in 15 American adults. Although this sleep disorder is common, it should not be something to be taken lightly. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to many serious health problems, ranging from irritability and mood disorders to deadly conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, and diabetes. At Transcendentist, we are proud to offer our clients in Berkeley, California, a safe, comfortable, and convenient option to treat sleep apnea: the OASYS oral appliance. Read on to learn more about sleep apnea, along with the cost and benefits of this effective CPAP alternative. Sleep apnea explained … Continue reading

Berkeley, CA patients can breathe better with the OASYS oral appliance for sleep apnea

Posted By Dr. Ruhi Sangha
Patients Can Breathe Better with the Oasys Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea in Berkeley, CA Area

Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Sleep disordered breathing can keep you and your partner from sleeping peacefully. The lack of proper breathing and oxygen affects the brain and body. To help you sleep and breathe more naturally, the team at Transcendentist in Berkeley, CA offers a dental appliance for sleep apnea patients. Sleep apnea explained Although found more commonly in adults, sleep apnea can affect patients of all ages. This medical condition involves a blockage in the upper airway during sleep. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients with OSA develop airway blockages when the soft … Continue reading

Cost, benefits, and purpose of the Oasys sleep apnea oral appliance in Berkeley, California

Posted By Dr. Ruhi Sangha
Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance of Transcendentist in Berkeley, California Area

Patients in the area of Berkeley, California, who struggle with conditions such as chronic snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, or upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), may be told by their primary doctor that they require a solution such as a CPAP machine. However, many patients find this device to be difficult to use and travel with while being incredibly uncomfortable to sleep with. Instead, patients are often excited to hear about a cost-effective alternative that is more comfortable and easier for compliance: the Oasys sleep appliance. What is Oasys? The Oasys is a specialized oral appliance and nasal airway device that … Continue reading