Why You Should Take Snoring Seriously

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Snoring isn’t just an annoyance. It can have major health consequences. What is Snoring? Snoring is caused by a blockage in the airway. The obstruction can be caused by: Poor muscle tone in the throat and tongue—when muscles relax they can collapse into the airway. Alcohol use and sleeping pills can make this more likely.…

Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

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Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition in which your breathing periodically stops while you sleep. It is treatable at Montz and Maher Dental Group in Friendswood. When breathing is disrupted, so is the oxygen flow to your brain. The pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or more, and they…