Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 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,… Read more »
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Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated lapses in breathing during sleep. These pauses, called apneic events, are caused by obstruction of airflow due to collapse of the upper airway, or via improper signals from the brain in the case of central sleep apnea. Symptoms of… Read more »
What Are Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)?
What Are Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs)? Temporary anchorage devices – also called TADs – are small titanium screws placed into the jawbone in order to provide additional fixation or support during orthodontic treatment. TADs can be beneficial when using a tooth as an anchor is not suitable. As the name suggests, TADs are temporary and… Read more »
When Your Child’s Teeth Are Not Coming In: How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Can Help
When Your Child’s Teeth Are Not Coming In: How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Can Help As a parent, you may be concerned that your child’s teeth are not coming in as expected. Most children’s baby teeth begin emerging at six months of age, and almost all children will have a complete set of 20 baby… Read more »
