If you answered yes, you may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common form of a sleep breathing disorder. You will want to talk with your
doctor to discuss treatment, as it is a serious sleep disorder resulting from interruptions in your breathing throughout the night. Risks of Obstructive Sleep
Apnea OSA puts your overall health at risk as it decreases the flow of oxygen to your organs. This occurs when your throat muscles relax,… Read More
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Types of Sleep Apnea There are two types of sleep apnea; obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea. OSA is the most common of the two and is
characterized by blocking your airway with the soft tissues found in the back of the throat. Central sleep apnea happens when the brain fails to tell the muscles
in the body to breathe. Without these signals, your lungs don’t know to breathe. If you have both types of sleep apnea simultaneously,… Read More
If you have been diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may be a candidate for an oral appliance to help you breathe better
while you sleep. Oral appliance therapy which is a mandibular advancement device or splint can help your snoring and apnea issues. With many options of
oral appliances available today, you can find one that works for you! A Jaw Advancing Device… Read More
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea not only affects breathing and quality of sleep but also quality of life with increased potential health risks. With obstructive
sleep apnea (or upper airway resistance syndrome, a sleep disorder that lies between snoring and obstructive sleep apnea having to do with problems in the
airway from diminished airway diameter), it can lead to a stress response in the body that causes a variety… Read More