17% of adults over the age of 30 have sleep-related breathing disorders that can lead to any of the following conditions:

High Blood Pressure	Heartburn
Heart Disease	Night-time asthma
Stroke	Headaches
Diabetes	Depression
Memory Problems	Job Impairment
Weight Gain	Motor Vehicle Accidents
Impotency	Relationship Problems

This is a condition where a physical obstruction in the throat area creates a difficulty in breathing during sleep. Unless you have a bed partner to let you know about it, this happens without your knowledge. In its simplest form, this is seen as "simple" snoring. At its worst it is called severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Lawler works with local physicians and the Bloomington Hospital sleep laboratory in managing these sleep disorders with a dental appliance worn during sleep. The Remmers Sleep Recorder is used in this process to help screen patients who feel they may have this disorder and to help determine the success of treatment.

Want to know more? Go to www.dentalsleephelp.com, Dr. Lawler's other website that deals specifically with the dental management of obstructive sleeping disorders.

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