Category: sleep apnea

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!

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… Continue reading Choosing The Best Treatment For Your 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 a disruption in the signals from the brain. Sleep apnea… Continue reading I Don’t Snore: Could I Still Have Sleep Apnea?

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 patients sleep apnea might persist even after weight loss. A… Continue reading Will sleep apnea go away with weight loss?

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 have misinformation about sleep apnea. Here are a number of… Continue reading Sleep Apnea: Your Most Common Questions Answered

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 attention? It’s entirely possible that sleep apnea is at fault… Continue reading Could my child have sleep apnea?

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 of sleep. This interferes with the patient’s rest and causes… Continue reading Sleep Apnea: Will I need to have an overnight sleep study?

Did you know that having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could increase your risk for common oral health conditions?  Sleep apnea has many unpleasant side effects; one of them being, an increased risk for periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is one of the most destructive and commonly acquired oral health conditions a person can have. Fortunately,… Continue reading Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodontal Disease

Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing for brief periods repeatedly during sleep, can result in dental issues as the mouth and jaw may try to shift their positions to maintain an open airway. Other oral health issues may have a relationship with sleep apnea, as well. Here is an overview… Continue reading The Dental Concerns of Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea