Obstructive Sleep Apnea: How Orthodontic Treatment Can Help
Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder characterised by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep. These interruptions can occur multiple times per night, leading to a fragmented, poor-quality sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway…