Teeth grinding during sleep, also known as sleep bruxism, affects millions of Americans and can lead to serious dental issues if left untreated. This unconscious grinding or clenching can cause tooth damage, jaw pain, and even chronic headaches that impact your daily life. At Gwinnett Sleep, we offer personalized treatment options tailored to address the […]
If you’ve ever been jolted awake by the sudden sound of an explosion, crash, or bang that wasn’t real, you may have experienced Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS). This sleep disorder can feel alarming, but it is not dangerous. You can manage Exploding Head Syndrome by identifying triggers, improving sleep habits, and exploring treatment options with […]
If you struggle with restless legs at night, you may wonder who can actually help. Your primary care doctor, a sleep medicine specialist, or a neurologist most often treats Restless Legs Syndrome. Each of these professionals plays a role in diagnosing the condition, managing symptoms, and improving your sleep. A sleep medicine specialist can evaluate […]
Exploding Head Syndrome can feel unsettling, especially when it seems to happen outside of sleep. You might wonder if those sudden, loud bursts of sound in your head can strike while you are still awake. Yes, it can happen during moments of drowsiness or light wakefulness, but it most often occurs as you transition into […]
Restless legs syndrome, also called Willis-Ekbom disease, can leave you feeling uncomfortable and restless when you should be relaxing. The urge to move your legs often strikes at night, disrupting sleep and making it hard to feel rested the next day. Restless legs syndrome is often associated with conditions such as low iron levels, changes […]
Waking up to a sudden crash, bang, or burst of noise inside your head can feel alarming, primarily when no sound actually exists. These episodes, known as exploding head syndrome (EHS), often happen as you fall asleep or wake up. The main symptom of exploding head syndrome is hearing a loud, imagined noise that startles […]
If you have ever felt an overwhelming urge to move your legs when you are trying to relax or fall asleep, you may know the frustration of restless leg syndrome. It often feels like creeping, tingling, or pulling sensations deep in your legs that only ease when you move them. These feelings can disrupt your […]
Exploding Head Syndrome sounds alarming, but it isn’t as dangerous as its name suggests. This sleep disorder is harmless and does not cause physical damage, even though it can feel unsettling when it happens. You may hear a sudden loud noise, like an explosion or crash, as you fall asleep or wake up, but there […]
Restless Leg Syndrome can make it hard to relax when your body needs rest the most. The condition creates uncomfortable sensations in your legs that push you to move, often just as you are trying to fall asleep. Restless Leg Syndrome is a neurological condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually […]
Exploding Head Syndrome can sound alarming, but it’s more common and less dangerous than the name suggests. You may hear a sudden loud noise or feel a burst of energy in your head as you fall asleep or wake up, even though nothing actually happened around you. You might still wonder why it happens and […]
