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Snoring and Sleep apnea

Snoring is often associated with a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Not all snorers have OSA, but if snoring is accompanied by any of the following symptoms, it may be an indication to see a doctor for further evaluation for OSA:

  • Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Morning headaches
  • Sore throat upon awakening
  • Restless sleep
  • Gasping or choking at night
  • High blood pressure
  • Chest pain at night
  • Your snoring is so loud it's disrupting your partner's sleep
  • In children, poor attention span, behavioral issues or poor performance in school.

causes

Snoring can be caused by a number of factors,

  •  Anatomy of your mouth and sinuses 
  • Alcohol consumption
  • allergies, a cold
  •  weight
  • Nasal problems
  • Sleep position
  • Having a family history of snoring or obstructive sleep apnea 

When you doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues in your throat can relax enough that they partially block your airway and vibrate.

The more narrowed your airway, the more forceful the airflow becomes. This increases tissue vibration, which causes your snoring to grow louder.

Complications

 Habitual snoring may be more than just a nuisance. Aside from disrupting a bed partner's sleep, if snoring is associated with OSA, you may be at risk for other complications, including:

  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Frequent frustration or anger
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • A greater risk of high blood pressure, heart conditions and stroke
  • An increased risk of behavior problems, such as aggression or learning problems, in children with OSA
  • An increased risk of motor vehicle accidents due to lack of sleep

Nightlase -laser treatment

 Fotona’s NightLase®* therapy is a patient-friendly laser treatment for increasing the quality of a patient’s sleep. NightLase can reduce the effects of and decrease the amplitude of snoring by means of a gentle laser treatment of the mucosa tissue. 


We use the laser treatment in conjunction with treating the root causes.

Snoring is a warning sign for airway distress. 


treatment solutions

EPIGENETIC ORAL DEVICE

Dental solution for medical problem.

Treatment for Sleep apnea

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AIRWAY ORTHODONTICS

A healthy airway is the foundation for optimal health at any age and is the foundation for orthodontic treatment.


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MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY and devices

A program used to correct the improper function of the tongue and facial muscles.  It involves strengthening of the tongue and orofacial muscles by teaching individuals how to engage the muscles to the appropriate position. 

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Meet Dr Rodrigues

Meet Dr Rodrigues

Warning signs connected to obstructive Sleep apnea

snoring
adhd/add
Acid reflux
teeth crowding
bed wetting
mouth breathing
chronic fatigue/poor sleep
tmjd/tmd/headaches
anxiety and depression
teeth grinding and jaw pain
allergies and recurrent infections
dark circles under eyes
tongue ties and lip tie
high blood pressure
alzheimers and dementia
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