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The term apnea means "no breath". In a percentage of people, the relaxation of the muscles during sleep can allow the structures of the nose and mouth to fall backwards against the back wall of the throat. This can cause constriction of the airway. Snoring is the noise made when there is a partial obstruction of the airwar. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the complete stoppage of breathing for short intervals due to this type of constriction.
We work with sleep physicians to see if a simple snore appliance can help you get better sleep. Please contact our office to have an evaluation with Dr. Ona.
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