This is probably one of the first questions I am asked by many of my patients that are recently diagnosed- Does sleep apnea go away if I lose some weight? Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when any part of the airway becomes obstructed or blocked during sleep and disrupts breathing. In many cases, it is caused by an abnormality in a persons anatomy. A great example would be a deviated nasal septum or enlarged turbinates in the nose may disrupt airflow. In our dental chairs, we o

Many of us will occasionally experience days where we have excessive day time sleepiness. This is often caused by a restless sleep the night before, an intense workout the previous day, or even early symptoms of a virus that is in its early stages. It can often be remedied with a little nap during the day or some good old fashioned sleep the next night. For some, however, feeling tired during daytime hours is an everyday experience. It is a proven fact that lack of sleep can