Sound sleep is elusive for millions of people even under normal circumstances. Now with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of those having trouble sleeping has increased tremendously. According to a recent survey conducted by SleepHelp.org, more than than one in five people say their sleep quality has suffered since the arrival of the Coronavirus. Google even... read more »

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If your partner or roommate complains that you snore when you sleep, you might feel embarrassed, but it should raise some concerns. If you get complaints about your snoring and experience excessive tiredness throughout your day, you may have a serious medical condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes your breathing to stop and start during sleep. If you find... read more »

People with sleep apnea who cannot tolerate wearing CPAP masks to help them breathe while they sleep often have excellent results with corrective jaw surgery (such as orthognathic surgery). This surgical treatment for sleep apnea repositions the upper or lower jaw (or both) and helps those whose jaws don’t meet the way they should. Fixing irregularities in their jaws and... read more »

If you have trouble breathing while you sleep, you may have a type of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea comes in several forms: – Central sleep apnea (CSA) – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – Mixed sleep apnea (a combination of both central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea) Sleep Apnea Causes The most common sleep apnea condition is obstructive sleep apnea,... read more »

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can impact your day-to-day activities and even cause health issues. Let’s review some sleep apnea facts that can help you if you have it or so you can seek a diagnosis if you recognize some of the symptoms. Fun Fact: Sleep apnea used to be called “Pickwickian syndrome.” That’s because Charles Dickens wrote... read more »

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Do you find your days filled with chronic sleepiness or fatigue? When you wake up, do you have a dry mouth, sore throat, or headache? Does your sleep partner mention that you snore? If so, you may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common form of sleep apnea. You will want to seek treatment, as it is a serious... read more »

Did you know that sleep apnea can be related to Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder, particularly if you have been suffering from symptoms such as chronic headaches? TMJ affects your jaw joints where the lower jaw connects to the upper jaw and can leave you with jaw pain along with pain in the head, neck and shoulder areas. OSA and TMJ... read more »

Orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery, is a surgical procedure that fixes abnormalities in the jawbones by realigning them correctly and enabling the teeth to function properly. This surgery involves aligning the upper jaw, lower jaw and chin to improve their form and function with the help of wires, screws or plates that stabilize the jaw. This jaw straightening surgery... read more »