Sleep Apnea Treatment
Texas, including Katy, Galveston, Houston and Baytown
Snoring Treatment
Do you snore loudly? If so, your real problem may be a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and can be a significant health problem. Obstructive sleep apnea often remains undiagnosed simply because many people are not familiar with the symptoms, but it can be a life-threatening condition if left untreated.
Why do I Snore?
A person snores when his/her airway becomes blocked during the deep breathing that occurs while sleeping. Sometimes the tongue relaxes and falls back towards the throat, blocking the flow of air. As less air is able to pass through, you begin to snore-a result of the vibrations in your throat.
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For many people, snoring is a minor problem that causes no permanent damage. For those with sleep apnea, however, harm can occur as the body is repeatedly denied proper amounts of oxygen. Typically, the snorer with sleep apnea will snore loudly, punctuated by periods of ten seconds or more when the sufferer stops breathing completely. The lack of oxygen lightly rouses the person, who begins breathing, then resumes snoring, until he or she stops breathing again. This scenario is repeated as often as 60 or 70 times a night. It's easy to see how this can disrupt sleep, both for the sleep apnea sufferer and his or her bedmate.
Ronald W. Konig, DDS 713-668-2289
Konig Center for Cosmetic & Comprehensive Dentistry
2201 West Holcombe, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77030
