{"id":17,"date":"2026-03-19T12:43:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:48:51","slug":"welcome-to-our-brand-new-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/welcome-to-our-brand-new-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Our Brand-New Blog!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/welcome-to-our-brand-new-blog\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_391181239-2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A woman stretching in bed.\" class=\"wp-image-18\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4971177142220613;width:344px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_391181239-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_391181239-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_391181239-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_391181239-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_391181239-2-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_391181239-2.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the official blog of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alabamadentalsleep.com\/about-us.html\">Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re a current patient of Dr. Ardovino, you already have a sleep apnea diagnosis, or you\u2019re just beginning to investigate your symptoms, we hope to use this space to keep you informed with helpful tips, breakthroughs, and other fascinating facts about sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Dr. Ardovino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness, our focus is on helping you get the good night\u2019s sleep you deserve. Dr. Ann Ardovino has been practicing dentistry for over 18 years, dividing her time between both general and sleep dentistry. Recently, she decided the time was right to devote her talents to treating sleep issues full time, assisting patients just like you have a more comfortable, higher quality rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ardovino earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and her dental doctorate at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. She is also a proud graduate of the Dawson Academy, where she earned Fellowship status in TMJ and Occlusion, and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She is also a current, active member of the Alabama Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When many people begin researching sleep apnea treatments, they aren\u2019t thrilled with their options. In many cases, doctors are quick to prescribe CPAP therapy, which when used corrected can be effective. Unfortunately, however, it can also be uncomfortable, and therefore not used enough to make a difference. At Alabama Dental Sleep and Wellness, we believe that there\u2019s a better way.&nbsp; Oral appliance treatment is an FDA approved way to prop the airway open naturally, so there\u2019s no need for awkward masks, complex machinery, and uncomfortable forced air. 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