Posts Tagged ‘ OSA ’

Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition that causes sufferers to wake up many times in the night. It occurs when airways become so obstructed that the brain wakes you from sleep to restore breathing. The Grand Rapids dentists at A Life of Smiles can help you or a loved one who is experiencing the… Read More »

  • Posted on: Feb 25 2015

Sleep Apnea in Children

The dangerous condition known as sleep apnea most often affects adults, particularly overweight men. But mounting evidence indicates that an increasing number of children also suffer from this potentially life-threatening sleep disorder. Common Forms of Sleep Apnea Because the most common forms of sleep apnea—obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea —are associated with severe… Read More »

  • Posted on: Feb 25 2015

Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Grand Rapids

Snoring is not always a sign of the potentially life-threatening condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but it is the most common symptom. Regardless of the source of snoring, the Grand Rapids dentists at A Life of Smiles can help you find the right treatment to restore restful sleep for you and your loved… Read More »

  • Posted on: Feb 24 2015