Dental Sleep Medicine of North Texas, PA

03/05/2025

We are celebrating National Dental Assistants Week in our practice. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and everyone of them. They are the glue that holds us all together and often literally holds their patients hands. They are as good as gold!
We love y'all and thank you for what you do for our team and our patients everyday.

04/19/2023

If you have already tried all the usual sleep-hygiene tips- sticking to a consistent schedule, getting enough activity during the day and unplugging and dimming the lights before bed - but still struggle to sleep or feel drained rather than rested once you wake, then yes, you'd likely benefit from a sleep study. Call our office and we can direct you on your next step. Please call for your free phone consultation today.
972-937-4370.

03/20/2023

Patients who suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness don’t realize how dangerous this symptom is for both the patient and others around them. In fact, almost 20 percent of all serious car crash injuries are associated with drivers who suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness. If you believe you are suffering from sleep apnea, call our office to see if you should schedule a consult with Dr. Clinton. Our # is: 972-937-4370 #

02/13/2023

Do I really need eight hours of sleep? "If you're asking how much sleep we need on average, that's a reasonable answer. But does everybody need eight hours of sleep? The answer is most certainly no," says W. Chris Winter, M.D. a neurologist and sleep expert. "We create anxiety throwing that number around, because there are plenty of people who needs less." If you regularly wake up feeling refreshed after seven hours and maintain that energy throughout the day, you've found the amount of sleep you need.

01/09/2023

Enjoy this article from the Sleep Health Foundation.
Things you should know about snoring.

Why do people snore? You snore when some parts of your throat vibrate. This only happens when you're asleep. The part of your throat that vibrates is called the pharynx. It is right behind the tongue. Several small muscles hold it open. But when you sleep, these muscles relax. This makes it vibrate....

12/05/2022

This week is National Handwashing Awareness Week. We will be sharing a few tips and ideas to help educate you on handwashing and the importance of it this week.

11/08/2022

If you've already tried all the usual sleep-hygiene tips - sticking to a consistent schedule, getting enough activity during the day, and unplugging and dimming the lights before bed- but still struggle to sleep or feel drained rather than rested once you wake, then yes, you'd likely benefit from a sleep study. Sleep studies collect data, they are usually non-invasive and often can be done in the comfort of your own home.
A sleep test may reveal that you have one of 90 distinct sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, or restless syndrome. Our office helps patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring Disordered Breathing. Call us TODAY at
972-937-4370.

07/14/2022

At our office we aren't only looking for cavities, we are also looking for signs of sleeping disorders. Please call our office if you are concerned about Snoring and/or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Our team can help you get back on track to feeling rested and more energized. 972-937-4370

02/10/2022

01/12/2022

Having a healthy circadian rhythm not only improves your sleep quality, but also regulates things like your hormone release and body temperature.

11/09/2021

For places that observe daylight saving time, gaining an hour of sleep every November -- or losing an hour every March -- doesn't just affect how well-rested (or caffeinated) people are. The effects of the semi-annual time change are far-reaching, drastically changing stroke and car accident rates,....

08/12/2021