Stroke, heart attack, autoimmune diseases, weight gain and the inability to lose it, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer: what do all of these have in common? According to Dr. Jonathan Greenberg, one of the foremost authorities in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as well as a growing body of evidence, they can all occur as a result of snoring or sleep apnea.

This is a significant problem, especially considering the fact that tens of millions of people in the U.S. have sleep apnea, and most of them either don't know it or aren't being treated.

Dr. Greenberg discusses the barriers to diagnosis and treatment when it comes to snoring and sleep apnea, and why so few people comply with what their doctors recommend.

He also explains how his company, Sleep Certified, is making the process of receiving treatment more convenient for people, as well as encouraging awareness and education on the connection between sleep health, dental health, and overall health among dentists and physicians through a Sleep Certified training program that leads to multiple levels of certification. Contrary to popular belief, the CPAP machine is not the only option for those who snore and/or have sleep apnea.

Press play to hear the full conversation:

• What type of treatment options are available aside from the CPAP machine, and how effective they're proving to be (including an oral appliance by Sleep Certified called Zyppah)
• Why snoring and sleep apnea worsen with age, regardless of what kind of shape a person is in
• What you could expect by seeing a dentist who has been certified at Level 9 of the Sleep Certified training program.

Explore more about Dr. Greenberg and his work by visiting Sleep Certified .

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C