Snoring is incredibly common. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, at least half of all people snore at some in their lives. There are a lot of causes—allergies, sinus infections, poor muscle tone in the throat, and being overweight...
You’ve just settled into bed after a long day at work. The kids are finally asleep, and the dog is fed. You drift off to sleep, only to awaken every hour plagued by your own raucous snoring, or an elbow in the ribs from your bed partner who’s...
Looking back on decades of growth, Kathy Uzelac can’t help but be proud of how Dental Arts Group has evolved. One half of a dynamic duo, Uzelac has been an active partner and support system to her husband Michael as they helped usher in a new era...
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Member Dr.Michael J. Uzelac treats sleep apnea, snoring Local dentist Dr. Michael J. Uzelac is also helping Valparaiso residents get a more restful night’s sleep. Dr.Uzelac of Sleep Airway Solutions is an...
If you think that your snoring is harmless, or that your excessive tiredness or fatigue is just no big deal, think again. Both can be dangerous, even if you think you’re not the typical sleep apnea patient. Michael Uzelac, D.D.S., a trusted...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is on the rise, but what many don’t know is that the symptoms their children are experiencing might not be related to ADHD at all. According to Healthline, in 2011, an estimated 6.4 million children...
When it comes to caring for teeth and gums, Valparaiso residents turn to dentists for guidance, but many don’t know that a trip to the right dental office can also help improve their sleep. “For people losing shut-eye to snoring and sleep apnea,...
Many people in Valparaiso, IN realize that snoring affects their ability to get a quality night’s sleep, but most don’t know it could signal other serious health problems. While snoring can simply be a sign that the airway is partially blocked,...
Patients who want expert oral appliance therapy care for sleep apnea can now turn to Porter County’s only Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine for care. Michael Uzelac, founder of Sleep Airway Solutions in Valparaiso – a...
As far as medical specialties go, sleep medicine is a relatively new field. The first U.S. sleep lab to record, diagnose, and help provide treatment plans for sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea opened in the 1970s, and the field was codified in...