Sleep Apnea,Pleasanton, CA,925.462.2311
The fact is that majority of patients who are snorers also have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway is completely blocked resulting in air being unable to pass through the airway freely. If untreated sleep apnea can contribute to daytime sleepiness, increased risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, obesity and driving accidents. If applicable,Oral Appliance therapy is an alternative to traditional c-pap machine for sleep apnea. For patients who cannot tolerate cpap.