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Have you been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea by your primary care physician. For many patients, their doctor will recommend wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine when they sleep. It is a popular treatment choice for many people with sleep apnea. But the biggest problem with CPAP is that it can be uncomfortable, […]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a form of sleep-disordered breathing. This condition is rooted in lax muscles and tissues at the back of the throat. When these tissues become overly relaxed during sleep, individuals with OSA cannot breathe consistently and adequately. Soft tissues block their airways. The flow of air is impeded. Those with sleep […]

There have never been more options to treat sleep apnea. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the standard treatment. These machines continuously deliver positive air pressure through a nasal mask, which keeps the upper airway passages open during sleep. After all, this form of sleep-disordered breathing is characterized by interruptions in breathing when patients […]

Are you feeling restless due to sleep apnea? You are not alone. Nearly 18 million adults suffer from sleep-disordered breathing, and the side effects can profoundly impact your quality of life. Fortunately, relief may be easier than you think. At Hunt Valley Dental in Hunt Valley, Maryland, we offer dental sleep medicine which uses custom-made […]

Millions of people suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes the airway to become blocked during sleep. This can lead to many health problems, including daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, and heart disease. In many cases, treatment with a CPAP machine is recommended. However, oral appliance therapy is often a more desirable solution for […]