sleep apnea

11 Mar How We Can Help Treat Sleep Apnea

Lack of proper sleep at night can significantly impact your physical, mental, and oral health. Many patients may not be aware that there is an underlying condition causing their lack of sleep. If you find yourself waking up feeling tired, have dry mouth, or have been told that you often snore loudly, these could be signs that you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The team at Commonwealth Oral and Facial Surgery in Richmond, VA, may be able to help diagnose and treat this disorder so you can get better rest.

01 Aug Solutions For Your Sleep Apnea

When you have sleep apnea, this could not only leave you exhausted, but this could strain your heart health and mean major complications! But our team can offer a number of different options, including unique surgical treatments. Our team of orthognathic surgery experts in Richmond, VA, can help diagnose and treat your sleep apnea!

01 Mar How Do We Stop Chronic Snoring?

Do you snore on a regular basis? If so, then this could indicate the presence of a disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea. Our team offers treatment options to address minor or severe cases of sleep apnea. With our team of orthognathic surgery experts in Richmond, VA, you can enjoy a good night’s rest again!

04 Aug Choosing The Best Treatment For Your Sleep Apnea

When you wake up in the night on a regular basis gasping for air, or if you snore frequently, then you could be experiencing the warning signs of sleep apnea. Without treatment, this disorder leaves you exhausted, and your immune system and cardiovascular system could be strained as well. Fortunately, your Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery team can treat the disorder and help you sleep with ease!

25 Oct I Don’t Snore: Could I Still Have Sleep Apnea?

While loud snoring is often an indicator of sleep apnea, the absence of this symptom doesn’t necessarily mean that a patient doesn’t have sleep apnea. This condition is caused by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep due to either obstruction of the airway opening or...

04 Sep Will sleep apnea go away with weight loss?

Sleep apnea is related to obesity because excess tissue at the back of the throat increases the likelihood of airway obstruction. Therefore, it makes sense that some patients might see a reduction or even an elimination of their symptoms upon losing weight. However, in other...

24 Jul Sleep Apnea: Your Most Common Questions Answered

Sleep apnea can negatively affect your quality of life, and the condition is associated with a number of significant health risks. Although it’s important to understand the facts about sleep apnea in order to identify the condition and get treatment, many people are confused or...

15 May Could my child have sleep apnea?

Does your child always seem to be drowsy, even after sleeping eight hours or longer? Does he or she seem to snore unusually loudly or complain of symptoms like frequent headaches or sore throats? Are there behavioral problems, such as excessive irritability or difficulty paying...

03 Apr Sleep Apnea: Will I need to have an overnight sleep study?

Problems like loud snoring, noticeable pauses in breathing during sleep, daytime drowsiness and frequent sore throats or headaches upon wakening can suggest the presence of a serious health condition called sleep apnea. When sleep apnea is present, a patient stops breathing repeatedly throughout the duration...