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Sleep Apnea Symptoms Might Be Minimized by an Orthodontic Appliance

Chronic snoring and periodic breathing interruption are hallmark signs of a sleep apnea problem. While this might prove to be annoying and inconvenient for your spouse and other family members, chronic sleep apnea can lead to significant health complications that extend beyond a poor night’s rest. If you do not have your sleep apnea addressed by our orthodontists, Dr. Christopher... read more »

A Prescription Snore Guard Can Help Mitigate Breathing Issues Caused by Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a respiratory condition that can potentially cause breathing interruption and snoring problems while sleeping. In the short term, it can certainly cause sleep quality issues. If the breathing interruption component isn’t mitigated in some way it can also start to tax the heart muscles. As it continues untreated sleep apnea can contribute to high blood pressure, as... read more »