Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that concerns many dentists in the Galleria area. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (or OSA). What makes OSA particularly scary is that it causes a person’s upper away is become partially or completely blocked while he or she asleep. As a result, one can stop breathing for an approximate period between 20 to 40 seconds at a time. During these periods of shallow or paused breathing, a sleeper might snore, choke or snort throughout the night. OSA can result in feelings of tiredness or in a lack of concentration in the short term, as well as make one vulnerable to serious health conditions in the long term.