Sleep Apnea

If you’re always feeling exhausted, waking up with headaches, or hearing complaints about your snoring, it might be more than just a bad night’s sleep. These can be signs of obstructive sleep apnea—a condition that can seriously affect both your rest and your overall health. What many people don’t realize is that your dentist can […]

What is Sleep Apnea? People who have obstructive sleep apnea stop breathing while they are sleeping. This pause in breathing can last for up to two minutes. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles of the throat relax during sleep, therefore blocking the airway. Symptoms of Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea presents differently in each person.

Obstructive sleep apnea can be a serious sleep condition if left untreated. With an estimated 5.4 million Canadians having been diagnosed or at high risk of developing sleep apnea, knowing the signs can help restore your energy and give you a good night’s sleep. Is Snoring The Same As Sleep Apnea? Not necessarily. Though those with sleep apnea

Snoring is more than just a nuisance to sleeping partners—it may be a sign of a more serious, chronic problem known as obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Lenny Slepchik ,in downtown  Montreal, describes obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, as a concerning sleeping disorder that can cause patients to stop breathing hundreds of times in one night.

If you suffer from signs of sleep apnea such as extreme fatigue, chronic snoring, morning headaches, waking up either choking or gagging, or if your partner has complained because you are snoring very loudly at night, do not wait to get it treated. Are you aware that Dr. Slepchik can help you? It Could Turn

Are you or your partner snoring? Are you awake during the night gasping for air ? There is a dental solution for both of these problems; the Dental Sleep Apnea Device (D-SAD).The D-SAD holds the lower jaw in a forward position while increasing the diameter of the respiratory track. It removes the primary source of