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Causes of Snoring and Treatment Options

November 20, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — Tags: — drdernick @ 11:06 pm

sleep apneaEveryone snores from time to time, but if it has turned into an ongoing problem, there may be a serious underlying medical condition causing it. Snoring is often a common sign of a disorder called obstructive sleep apnea. It causes several pauses in breathing while sleeping because of an obstruction in the airway. Your dentist can help determine if you have sleep apnea to create an effective snoring treatment in The Woodlands. You can breathe easier and sleep soundly with an oral appliance.
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Understanding the 3 Types of Sleep Apnea

September 13, 2019

Filed under: Sleep Apnea — Tags: — drdernick @ 11:37 pm

obstructive sleep apneaStress or a bad mattress aren’t the only things that keep people awake at night. In fact, as much as 26% of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 may find themselves tossing and turning at night because of a sleep disorder. Sleep apnea in The Woodlands is a common condition that results when there are several pauses in breathing frequently throughout the night. There are 3 main types that require a different approach to treat depending on your diagnosis.
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