FAQ – Resources
What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
What are the common signs and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
What is the sleep cycle and why is it important?
How do I know if I have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Some signs to look for when evaluating a potential patient with OSA.
- Snoring
- Brux
- G.E.R.D
- Scalloped tongue
- Enlarged tonsils
- Large neck
- Mallampati classification
How is snoring distinguished from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Is treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) important?
Treating OSA is critical. When left untreated, OSA can cause excessive daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and memory loss. In addition, studies suggest that untreated OSA increases the risk of numerous health issues, such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
What are the benefits of oral appliance therapy over other treatment methods?
Oral appliance therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment that fits easily into your lifestyle. Oral appliances are comfortable, quiet, portable, easy to wear, convenient for travel and easy to care for. More than that, oral appliances do not restrict movements while sleeping, work with any patient sleeping positions, can be used for patients that are CPAP intolerant, do not require electricity, and require no consumable parts to replace.