Author: Dr. Sharnell Muir

Imagine (perhaps you do not have to) being so tired in the afternoon that you fall asleep in a meeting, now on ZOOM of course so your friend can’t kick you under the table to wake you. Then you have to drive in traffic and stay alert to pick up the kids from school, then…

I do not usually watch football and I don’t know a lot about the sport rules and teams, but I did watch the Superbowl in part this past Sunday (Feb 7, 2021). As a Canadian, it was very cool knowing the half-time show featured The Weeknd, who is reportedly the first Canadian to perform at…

Sleep Apnea is more prevalent than ever before but is no longer an unknown disorder. Due to education and awareness people have come to realize the importance of treating this disorder. Data suggests many are looking for modalities other than the “standard” CPAP therapy. Studies show up to 83% of users do not use their CPAP therapy…

Do you routinely catch yourself dozing off in the afternoon? Does your partner constantly complain about your snoring? Are you feeling like you just aren’t sleeping well at night, even though you can’t remember tossing or turning? If so, you may be suffering from a common but underdiagnosed problem known as obstructive sleep apnea. What…

We are frequently asked if Oral Appliance Therapy will work for any given snoring or sleep apnea patient. We approach this question on several fronts: Are you symptomatic? Are you experiencing any Snoring, Waking tired, Daytime sleepiness, Memory brain fog, Insomnia etc. We know that 95% of our patients’ symptoms improve with Oral Appliance Therapy….

Sleep is a foundational principle in our overall health and quality of life. I had the pleasure recently of spending some time with Sacha Devoretz, lifestyle blogger and TV Personality, and we talked about everything from sleep hygiene to snoring and sleep apnea and how managing these habits and conditions can help with household peace…

Although we all enjoy the excitement and fun of winter holiday events, the disruption of regular sleep routines causes problems for anyone who has trouble sleeping. Then on top of this we have the extra sugary snacks and perhaps an adult beverage or 2 .Keeping as close to your routine can help you get through…

A recent survey by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the leading organization for dentists like myself who treat snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliances, revealed some statistics about how disruptive snoring effects bed partners as well as treatment preferences. 39% of both men and women over the age of 18 find snoring in a bed…