Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the tongue is sucked against the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway and stopping air flow. People suffering from this condition have disrupted sleeping patterns and low blood oxygen levels.
(prHWY.com) March 14, 2013 - Denver, CO -- Centennial, Colorado (February 21, 2013) - Tannyhill Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center, a highly regarded dental practice that offers dental implants in Denver, is offering solutions for sleep apnea. The practice is led by reputable dental surgery specialists Dr. R. John Tannyhill and Dr. Aaron Liddell.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the tongue is sucked against the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway and stopping air flow. People suffering from this condition have disrupted sleeping patterns and low blood oxygen levels. When this happens, they become partially awake, clearing the obstruction in the throat and resuming air low, usually with a loud gasp.
This condition, which exposes patients to repeated cycles of decreased oxygenation, may lead to very serious cardiovascular problems as well as excessive daytime sleepiness, depression, and lack of concentration. To prevent such problems, it is important for the condition to be treated right away.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons offer consultation and treatment options for this disorder, including an initial treatment that involves using a nasal CPAP machine to deliver pressurized oxygen through a nasal mask, limiting obstruction at night. Surgical options are also available, including the uvulo-palato-pharyngo-plasy (UPPP) which is performed at the back of the soft palate and throat.
A similar procedure requiring the assistance of a laser is also available. A radio-frequency probe that tightens the soft palate also offers a suitable solution to sleep apnea. Furthermore, complex cases of OSA call for repositioning of the upper and lower jaw to increase airway size.
The team at Tannyhill Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center is well-versed in a wide range of surgical procedures including microneurosurgey, dental implant restorations, bone grafting, facial trauma therapy, and platelet rich plasma extensions.
Colorado locals in need of an experienced Denver oral surgeon may visit
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About Tannyhill Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center
Tannyhill Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center is led by Dr. R. John Tannyhill and Dr. Aaron Liddell. They offer a wide range of dental care solutions and surgery options, including bone grafting, extraction of wisdom teeth and impacted canines, and oral pathology.
Tannyhill Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
14000 E Arapahoe Rd Ste 320
Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 493-1933
http://www.tannyhill.com
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