Does loud snoring keep your partner awake? Are you waking up gasping for air throughout the night? You might have obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which your throat muscles relax during sleep, blocking your airway. We offer custom oral appliances that treat mild to moderate sleep apnea and chronic snoring without the bulky mask and machine required with CPAP therapy. Read on to learn more.
Snoring, morning headaches, and feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get—these might seem like minor inconveniences, but they could be signs of sleep apnea. This common condition causes repeated pauses in breathing throughout the night, preventing deep, restful sleep.
Most people don’t think about their sleep habits when they visit the dentist, but you can bet that your dentist does. Did you know Dr. Tomase treats sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea? Because the quality of your sleep is so closely linked to your oral health, many dentists also help patients with sleep-disordered breathing. Keep reading to learn more about it.
