• 18 million Americans have been diagnosed with OSA.
• An estimated 16 million remain undiagnosed.
• 10x People with OSA are 10 times more likely to die in a car crash.
• 1 in 5 adults suffers from at least mild sleep apnea.
• 1 in 3 preschool children suffers from sleep apnea.

People with OSA are at a higher risk for

• Impotence
• High Blood Pressure
• Heart Disease
• Thinking and memory problems
• Stroke

In most cases, snoring is nothing more than an inconvenience. In others, it’s a symptom of a serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause:

• Altered job or school performance
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Marital and social problems
• Accidents and injuries

Depending on the severity of your condition, treatments may include:

• Behavior modification or simple lifestyle changes, such as weight loss or a change in sleeping position and habits.
• Oral appliances that bring the jaw forward during sleep to keep the airway open.
• CPAP or BiPAP devices that use positive air pressure to keep the airway open during sleep.
• Surgical procedures such as Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA), Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), Hyoid Suspension and Genioglossus Advancement (GGA)

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is ready to help as an integral part of a professional team that treats sleep-related breathing disorders.