WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? Sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked either by the tongue or muscles in the airway, causing the cessation of breathing during sleep. As the patient falls asleep, the airway collapses causing Oxygen levels to drop. The body then goes into flight or fight response, which arouses them, enabling them… Read more »
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How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Relationship
People who snore loudly and suffer from sleep apnea typically suffer from a wide variety of frustrating side effects, like daily fatigue. However, one of the reasons we ask questions during dental checkups regarding your daily comfort and nightly sleeping patterns is because you are not the only person affected by this disorder. The person… Read more »