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How Does OSA Affect Surgery?

How Does OSA Affect Surgery?

What is Sleep Apnea? First, here’s a recap: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is “when your throat muscles repeatedly relax and block airways during sleep. When the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax, your...
How Does an Expander Affect OSA?

How Does an Expander Affect OSA?

There is mounting evidence that orthodontic expanders can effectively treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in children. Here’s the connection between the orthodontic treatment and OSA, including the mechanisms by which it alleviates symptoms, the...
How Could Bone Density Affect Sleep Apnea?

How Could Bone Density Affect Sleep Apnea?

An emerging body of research explores the effects of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its relationship to low bone-mineral density. Here are the current findings and who is most at risk.  Low Bone Density Correlation While the link between obstructive sleep...
How Does Sleep Affect Behavior?

How Does Sleep Affect Behavior?

A new study in Biological Psychology strengthens the connection between poor sleep quality and behavioral problems. Here’s the science behind the relationship and what it means for you.  Early Research In sleep research, adult behavior has yet to be...