Snoring is more than just loud noise—it is a warning sign of a bigger problem that has serious consequences. Pain is more than just something to get rid of; it is a warning sign of something more serious. Pain may be from a cut that may become infected—it may be from a tooth that has an abscess—it may be from …
One Patient’s Story—SNORING—Part 2
This week we will see what Dr. Joe had to say—After the patient told the doctor about all his failed attempts to stop the “chainsaw” snoring. He suggested that I see a qualified dentist and have an oral device made. They move your lower jaw forward and pull your tongue off of the back of your throat. It’s the tongue …
Drugs & Sleep Disorders
Drugs can cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and can make patients who already have OSA get worse. An obstructive sleep apnea event is caused when the tongue blocks the throat repeatedly during sleep completely for at least 10 seconds. If the number of those events is 5 or more per hour during sleep, a medical diagnosis of OSA is made. …