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WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING ?

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder when breathing repeatedly stops and starts by a blockage of the airway.

Snoring is caused by a narrowing of the airway that causes vibration of tissues in the back of the throat.  Snoring is a sign of sleep apnea.

ADULT SLEEP APNEA

& SNORING 

Adults can be affected by Sleep Apnea.

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can have serious health consequences.

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Sleep apnea is a blockage of the airway by the tongue and relaxed throat muscles when you sleep.  This causes you to stop breathing and waking yourself up, causing you to lose out on quality sleep. 

ADULTS SLEEP APNEA SIGN & SYMPTOMS

  • snoring

  • stop breathing while sleeping, then “snort”

  • grinding teeth

  • headaches

  • excessive daytime tiredness

  • mental confusion / memory loss

  • overweight

  • male neck size over 17 inches

  • female neck size over 16

  • hypertension

  • GERD (acid reflux)

  • family history of sleep apnea

SLEEP APNEA IN KIDS

  • snoring

  • grinding teeth

  • mouth breathing

  • frequent ear infections

  • enlarged adenoids/tonsils

  • bed wetting

  • sleep talking

  • sleep walking

  • night terrors

  • hyperactivity / ADHD

  • trouble focusing in school

  • thrashing in bed at night

KIDS SLEEP APNEA SIGN & SYMPTOMS

  • snoring

  • grinding teeth

  • mouth breathing

  • frequent ear infections

  • enlarged adenoids/tonsils

  • bed wetting

  • sleep talking

  • sleep walking

  • night terrors

  • hyperactivity / ADHD

  • trouble focusing in school

  • thrashing in bed at night

SLEEP APNEA HEALTH EFFECTS

Sleep Apnea can cause serious health problems and can damage the brain due to a decrease in oxygen and blood flow.

 

In adults, sleep apnea increases the risk of developing high blood pressure, stroke, sudden death, headaches, poor sleep, weight gain, metabolic issues, increased risk of car accidents, depression, and other health problems.

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In children, sleep apnea can cause brain damage, affect brain development, physical growth development, due to the lack of oxygen to the brain and the rest of the boy

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Treatment for sleep apnea in adults, teens, and kids is important to prevent serious health problems.

SLEEP APNEA
NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT

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MEDICAL TREATMENT

CPAP Machine for Mild, Moderate or Severe Sleep Apnea (OSA)

DENTAL TREATMENT

Dental Sleep Apnea (OSA)/Snoring Appliance for Mild, Moderate or CPAP Intolerant Sleep Apnea (OSA)

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DENTAL TREATMENT

Functional Jaw Orthopedics & CPAP for Kids and Teenagers for Sleep Apnea 

SLEEP APNEA
SURGICAL TREATMENT

Different surgical option for sleep apnea treatment:

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  • Septorhinoplasty & septoplasty

  • Nasal Valvuloplasty

  • Turbinate reduction

  • Maxillomandiubular Advancement

  • Genioglossus advancement

  • Tongue suspension

  • Hypoglossal nerve stimulator

  • Hyoid suspension

  • Tracheotomy

  • Adenoidectomy

  • UPPP

  • Palatine tonsillectomy

  • Lingual tonsillectomy

  • Partial glossectomy

  • Epiglottoplasty

Different surgical option for sleep apnea treatment: Septorhinoplasty & septoplasty Nasal Valvuloplasty Turbinate reduction Maxillomandiubular Advancement Genioglossus advancement Tongue suspension Hypoglossal nerve stimulator Hyoid suspension Tracheotomy Adenoidectomy UPPP Palatine tonsillectomy Lingual tonsillectomy Partial glossectomy Epiglottoplasty

BEFORE AND AFTER TESTIMONIALS
Sleep Apnea Treatment

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