The American Sleep Apnea Association says that loud persistent snoring, followed by cessation of breathing lasting over 10 seconds, is abnormal. Dr. Eric Buck and Dr. Hannah Burton, dentists at Distinctive Smiles of Ohio, agree. They screen patients for Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea, partnering with sleep physicians in treatment of this serious health problem. (more…)
While you may not think much about it, you’ve probably heard of sleep apnea. But did you know it’s a really serious condition that affects approximately 22 million Americans? Sufferers of sleep apnea have their breathing interrupted during sleep — as many as 200 times per night, for periods of 10 seconds each time. There are two types of the condition: central and obstructive, the most common. Keep reading to learn a little more about the differences between the two, and how you can seek sleep apnea treatment here in Dublin, OH.