DC Smiles Celebrates 'Better Sleep Month'

    WASHINGTON, DC, May 13, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- May is Better Sleep Month; TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre says they want their patients to sleep well this month and every month. TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre is located in the Greater Washington, DC Area, and has proudly served hundreds of sleep apnea patients suffering from symptoms of TMD/TMJ.

According to TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, there is no greater contribution to adults and children's general health and well-being than the right amount of truly restful and restorative sleep. Sleeping well is the most important factor for development and growth, focusing and thinking clearly, looking and feeling younger, and healing faster.

"Simply put, good sleep is the most important step to being and doing your best," said Washington DC sleep dentist Dr. Lawrence Singer. "At TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, we are dedicated to helping our patients be and feel their best. If you, your spouse, your child or your grandchild is not sleeping well, we are here to help you!"

With May being Better Sleep Month, it is the perfect time to evaluate and improve sleep for you and your loved ones. TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centresaid knowing some of the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea is the best way to take a step to better sleep.

Adult sleep symptoms may include:

- Snoring / Frequent Nighttime
- Awakenings
- Excessive
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Depression
- Morning Headaches
- Teeth Grinding
- Heartburn and GERD

Children Sleep symptoms include:

- ADHD / ADD / Learning
- Bedwetting
- Teeth Grinding
- Restless Sleep
- Snoring

The American Association of Pediatrics "Patient Parameters" states all children should be screened for snoring and all children who snore should have a sleep study for evaluation of apnea because of ADD / ADHD and cardiovascular risk. Dr. Singer encourages patients to watch and listen to your child. He says they should be evaluated if they meet any of the following:

1. Do they wake in the same position in which they fell asleep?
2. Are the bed sheets strewn all over the bed?
3. Do they have trouble concentrating, or become agitated?
4. Do they have dark circles under the eyes?
5. Do they snore?

Being diagnosed by an expert Sleep Dentist could be life-saving. According to TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, there are many risks of untreated Sleep Apnea for adults and Developing Children, which may include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and obesity.

Washington DC sleep dentist Dr. Singerof TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centreencouraged patients to be evaluated by a trained professional if you meet one of the following:

1. You do not wake feeling refreshed and rested.
2. You often experience morning headaches.
3. You or your sleep partner identify that you choke, gasp or stop breathing during sleep.
4. You fall asleep while driving a vehicle and while having conversations

For more information about sleep apnea please contact TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of The Greater Washington, DC Area at: 703 299 4614 and visit capitaltmjcenter.com AND dcsmiles.com.

About TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre

TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of The Greater Washington, DC Area is a leader in dental sleep medicine for adults and children suffering with structural airway dysfunctions, sleep breathing disorders, and sleep apnea. They believe proper diagnosis and emphasis on origin rather than symptoms is the key to successful treatments. They are dedicated exclusively to the non-surgical treatments of Craniofacial pain, TMJ disorders, airway and sleep breathing disorders, snoring and sleep apnea. They provide state-of-the-art technologies in a friendly and caring environment. For more information please visit www.capitaltmjcenter.com.

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