According to a recent study, researchers found using electronic devices before going to bed affects the body\u2019s melatonin secretions. Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates your wake-sleep cycle. If your biological clock is unbalanced, it can make it difficult to get a full night\u2019s rest. This can lead to daytime fatigue, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although researchers don\u2019t know exactly how the glow from the devices interferes with your sleep quality, they know the body\u2019s internal clock is sensitive to the blue light emitted from electronics. In addition, the brightness of the screens may also play a role. Researchers found people who use cellphones and other devices before sleeping are less tired at bedtime and not as alert after getting up in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you must check your phone before bed or want to watch your favorite TV show, researchers recommend turning down the brightness or using a screen filter. Although these two simple steps might help, there\u2019s no substitute for a good night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re struggling to get the sleep you need, simple changes can make a big difference. Improving your sleep hygiene can help you wake up feeling well-rested. Here are 6 tips to promote a better night\u2019s sleep:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If changes to your sleep routine aren\u2019t enough, there might be a bigger issue causing you to feel tired throughout the day, like sleep apnea. The sleep disorder results from an obstruction in the airway that leads to pauses in breathing. As a result, chronic snoring is a common symptom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you aren\u2019t getting the rest you need, and you\u2019re experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea, it\u2019s time to see your sleep dentist for a personalized treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About Dr. Robert Dernick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Robert Dernick<\/a> provides high-quality dental care; however, he has also undergone advanced training in sleep dentistry. He uses invasive solutions to help his patients breathe easier and sleep better, like oral appliances. If you\u2019re struggling with chronic snoring or sleep apnea, contact our office<\/a> today to get the relief you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cellphones and Your Sleep Quality According to a recent study, researchers found using electronic devices before going to bed affects the body\u2019s melatonin secretions. Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates your wake-sleep cycle. If your biological clock is unbalanced, it can make it difficult to get a full night\u2019s rest. This can lead to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112\/revisions\/115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}