Sleep Better South Carolina

11/26/2025

We've all heard about turkey making you tired after a big Thanksgiving meal, but there are also several other foods to incorporate into your diet that can support healthy sleep!

🔘Almonds are a source of natural melatonin which can help support your natural sleep cycle. They're also an excellent source of magnesium, which we're huge fans of as an overall health booster.
🔘Chamomile tea, often deemed "sleepytime tea" is high in antioxidants that have been widely known to promote sleepiness and can even reduce disrupted sleep during the night.
🔘Kiwis have been suggested to increase levels of serotonin, which we all know as the "happy" chemical in our brains, but it also plays a big part in regulating sleep cycles.
🔘Lastly, cherries (or specifically, tart cherry juice) include loads of antioxidants and are high in natural melatonin.

Give some of these a try!

11/21/2025

Our patient Josh shared his positive experience with us about his oral appliance!

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“Sleep Better South Carolina is truly life-changing!

I cannot say enough good things about my experience. Dr. Blalock really knows her stuff—she’s incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about finding the right solution. The entire staff was friendly, thorough, and took the time to explain every step of the process. I never felt rushed or like just another appointment on the schedule.

I recently received my oral appliance and honestly didn’t expect it to work. After a terrible experience with CPAP, I was prepared to be disappointed. But this device is amazing. I’m sleeping better than I ever have. SnoreLab shows 0 snoring, and my WHOOP sleep monitor is showing huge improvements in both deep and REM sleep. I’m still shocked that after all these years, I’ve finally found something that actually works.

No more CPAP, no more mouth tape, and no more wasting money on cheap snoring gadgets from Amazon. This has completely changed my nights—and my days.

Thank you so much, Sleep Better South Carolina!”

Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Josh!

11/18/2025

Screens off = melatonin on.
Did you know that blue light blocks your natural melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep?

Try unplugging at least 30–60 minutes before bed. Your sleep will thank you!

11/14/2025

Sleep impacts so many areas of our mind and bodies, and yes, can even lead to weight gain.

Here’s why: inadequate or lack of deep sleep means your body isn’t able to fully regulate the two hormones responsible for sending hunger and satiety signals to your brain. This imbalance often creates more leptin (hunger) signals and less ghrelin (satiety), meaning you’ll eat more and still feel less satisfied.

Therefore, great sleep leads to less weight gain.

11/12/2025

Did you know that tart cherries (or tart cherry juice) is a natural source of melatonin that can help support a great night’s sleep?

While we don’t recommend eating a big meal too close to bedtime, a small snack like a cup of cherries might be just the trick for getting your sleep cycle off to a good start! 🍒

11/08/2025

We are here to help you navigate this journey!

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, here are a few things you shouldn’t do:

❌ Ignore the snoring — it’s more than just a nuisance
❌ Skip treatment — untreated sleep apnea increases risks for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes
❌ Rely only on lifestyle changes — while weight loss and exercise can help, most patients need treatment like oral appliance therapy or CPAP
❌ Put off follow-ups — adjustments may be needed to keep treatment effective

Managing sleep apnea means committing to care. Qualified Dentists trained in dental sleep medicine can help patients find an option that fits their lifestyle — and stick with it.

11/07/2025

Some patients notice a difference after night ONE!

Breathing efficiently while sleeping is one of the largest factors in staying asleep and getting quality rest.

We’d love to help you with your sleep quality. Give us a call at 843-494-5004 to get started today. 💤✨

11/04/2025

Talking to your doctor about seeing a sleep dentist for your sleep apnea concerns is a great first step in getting better sleep.

The sleep dentist is then able to assess whether you may be experiencing sleep apnea, a condition that occurs when your airway becomes blocked throughout the night.

10/31/2025

Don’t ghost your great sleep habits, enjoy your treats earlier in the day!

When you’re indulging in Halloween candy today, be sure to keep chocolate (and other sugary treats) to a minimum close to bedtime! Chocolate contains caffeine, and sugar can spike energy & hormone levels, all of which can disrupt your sleep cycle.

Happy Halloween, everyone! 👻🎃

10/28/2025

Snoring isn’t just annoying, it’s often a sign your body is working too hard to breathe at night.

Even mild airway restriction can impact your heart health and energy levels, among many other health related issues.

Let’s find out what’s really happening while you sleep and fix it for good!

10/21/2025

If you think that your sleep isn't impacting your overall health much, think again. Quality sleep (or low-quality sleep, for that matter) impacts all of us in ways we may not have considered.

Our hormone levels in particular are heavily impacted by the amount and the quality of the sleep we get each night, and hormones are responsible for aspects of our health like memory and brain health, weight management, and even our immune system.

So yes, with great sleep, we're able to improve memory, assist with keeping a healthy weight, and even get sick less often.

10/16/2025

Helping people is the single most important thing that we do here at Sleep Better South Carolina.

Thank you for sharing your experience, Ross! 🌙💤