Are you or someone you know struggling with sleep apnea? You’re not alone. More than 22 million individuals in the United States face challenges obtaining restful sleep from this condition. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway is obstructed by the collapse of soft tissues in the back of the mouth or throat, leading to frequent breathing pauses during the night. …
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person’s airflow is blocked or obstructed during sleep. Snoring is a common indicator of sleep apnea, though some snoring is normal. At Klooster Family Dentistry, we are excited to announce that Dr. Klooster passed his board exam with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in the winter of 2018. This makes …
Most of us snore. Some of us snore louder than others. But did you know that snoring is often indicative of a serious sleep disorder? Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when there are pauses in your breathing while you sleep. This may not seem like a big deal at first, but pauses can last from mere seconds to …