History of a T-Shirt?

We truly believe that by wearing this t-shirt

you can save a life or marriage….

How?

Recently one of our staff wore this shirt while mowing her lawn. That same day, a person stopped his car, got out and asked about it.  It turns out he’s been trying to wear a CPAP (the air pressure device with hoses) for quite some time, but has not been able to tolerate it!  He’s miserable and sleepy all the time even when driving…, and his wife is beside herself because of his snoring! Cathy, one of our sleep team, started educating him on what a great option oral applaince therapy is for apnea sufferers. We hope the rest is history and that he and his wife are sleeping once again!….. And my staff member feels great that she has affected their lives in such a way by wearing a shirt!

If you know of anyone else in your office that would like to possibly make a difference in someone else’s life, let us know…we give out a limited number of t-shirts per month and we’ll add them to our list.

Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois

1-800-SNORING (in northern Illinois)

What are we about?

• We provide conservative treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea patients.
• We provide an alternative treatment to CPAP therapy (compressor with hoses).
• Our therapy consists of a custom-fitted oral device similar to night guard for grinding of teeth.
• We work together with many physicians in the area and certified sleep centers.

Did you know that there are literally over 20 million adults in the U.S. that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea and don’t even know it?

That’s why Jason F. feels so fortunate.  And because of this, his entire live has changed for the better.

Only 2 years ago Jason was referred to us because he felt overwhelming fatigued, and was not getting enough sleep.  He knew excess weight was also a factor.  After just a few short months Jason was a new person. Because of his successful oral appliance therapy, his energy and weight loss began to occur.  He started his own weight loss program with the support of other friends that have also lost considerable weight based on the TV reality show Biggest Losers.  He is now more energetic, alert and much happier.

Do you have an oral appliance success story?  We would love post it here and help other sleep apnea sufferers.  Send us your story: civersen@sbcglobal.net You might be able to help someone change their life!

Do you wake up every morning fully rested and ready to start your day?

If you answered yes, then you have many reasons to be thankful. Millions of Americans do not get the sleep they need; in fact, 40 million Americans suffer from over 70 different sleep disorders.

The first signs of lack of sleep:

• Irritability
• Moodiness
• Reduced Inhibition

Lack of sleep becomes more serious, when you are not able to catch these warning signs and get the rest you need.

A few signs of continued lack of sleep:

• Lapse in attention
• Dozing off during activity: work, reading and even driving
• Impaired Memory
• Apathy

You may notice yourself being forgetful, or irritable, but what you may not notice are the hidden signs.  These signs are life-threatening, including: hypertension and increased risk of strokes, weight-gain, erectile dysfunction and much more.

What can you do to help yourself get the sleep you need? Set a sleep pattern for yourself and get yourself into a regular sleep routine.  Start with the minimum of 7 hours for a consecutive week.  If you awake unrested, add 30 minutes each night until you notice your alertness return.

If you believe you may be suffering from a sleep disorder, please, consult with you physician and let him/her know your concerns.

Make changes today to give yourself a better day tomorrow. Call our office in Northern Illinois 1-800-SNORING OR 630 369-5508, or visit our website: http://www.tiredofsnoring.com/ for more information on how we can help you get the sleep you need.