Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Obstruction of airways (soft tissue such as excessive weight or tonsils)

– Permanently Blocked nose

All people who snore should be tested for obstructive sleep apnea as it can increase chances of serious health ramifications such as:

• Increased blood pressure
• Anxiety and depression
• Heart disease
• Even stroke and heart attack
• Recurrent tonsillitis
• In children, prolonged bed wetting
• Misalignment of teeth

When the body is solely relying on receiving oxygen through the mouth and the mouth is open, the tongue is no longer supporting the roof of the mouth (palate). When breathing through the mouth the cheeks motion inwards and outwards, this then places pressure on the upper arch. With this pressure and no tongue to now guide the upper arch, in turn, it becomes narrow. This can then hinder the amount of room available for certain teeth to come down when children are developing.