Snoring and Sleep Apnea Center

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Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are becoming present-day 'buzz-words'.

Historically SNORING has been a "social" problem with the bed partner the victim and the snorer the object of many jokes.

Today snoring is known to be a possible sign of a serious Medical problem, OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA).

These conditions constantly nibble at your health until your life is virtually paralyzed.
Does snoring complicate your personal relationships?
Is dozing off during work embarrassing you?
Are you having difficulty concentrating?
Ever fall asleep at a traffic light only to be awakened
by the honking cars behind you?

These are only a few of many incidents that may compromise your competitive edge, interpersonal relationships, safety, health and QUALITY OF LIFE.

Cause and effect are instantly clear should you break your leg or burn your hand!
In contrast, when your body is continuously deprived of oxygen in small increments, (due to OSA), it is like a 2 mile walk-a-thon where each step you take is only 1/8th inch shorter than the previous one. Step-by-step it's undetectable, but the journey keeps getting longer.....harder... until you are standing still. Your body's compensation mechanism is eventually overcome and negative impacts are discernible.

In the broadest sense, this scenario describes how OSA can accelerate the aging process, and progressively slow down and even paralyze your life.

Your close friends and associates frequently see the signs first, but are embarrassed to speak with you about it. They start qualifying how they relate with you. They're reluctant to speak candidly for fear of hurting you.

Select from the topics on the side or below for details, descriptions, references, pictures, a self-assessment questionnaire, and more.

Robert L. Horchover, DDS
Specializing in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring