Sleep Apnea – Pottstown Oral Surgery Blog

Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Apnea

June 2, 2023Pottstown Oral Surgery

If you believe you may have obstructive sleep apnea, a visit to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) is recommended for a complete examination and an accurate diagnosis. At your first visit, the doctor will take a medical history and perform a head and neck examination looking for problems that might contribute to sleep-related breathing […]

Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

December 2, 2022Pottstown Oral Surgery

If someone close to you has spoken of your loud snoring and has noticed that you often wake up abruptly, gasping for air, you should consult your oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). These could be signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The risks of untreated OSA include heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, […]