Wrong! The sound we call snoring occurs when air vibrates as it forces its way through blocked or collapsed air passageways. Snoring often accompanies obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a potentially dangerous condition that affects approximately 18 million Americans. The same blocked airways that contribute to snoring can cause lapses in breathing, or apnea episodes. Each episode lasts 10 seconds or longer, and sleep apnea sufferers may experience hundreds of these episodes each night.
Chesapeake dentist Dr. Robert Simmons treats sleep apnea with non-invasive oral appliance therapy. He custom-fits thin, comfortable nightguards to eliminate sleep apnea and snoring. Our CPAP-alternative sleep apnea treatment also improves overall wellness by reducing the health risks caused by OSA. (more…)
teeth can put a damper on your smile. You may even attempt to hide your smile so no one sees it in pictures or when you laugh. What a shame! Your smile is meant to be shared, and you deserve the confidence to do just that. At Dr. Simmons’ general and cosmetic dentistry practice, we offer the convenience, aesthetics, and comfort of Invisalign clear braces as well as several other cosmetic options.
Bulky, noisy machines, CPAP devices can be very effective at treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but a low rate of compliance among affected patients often renders treatment ineffective. And since the CPAP, like any other corrective method, won’t work if you don’t or can’t use it, what are CPAP intolerant patients to do? Isn’t there a more comfortable, less obtrusive way to treat this condition? Yes, there is!
As we’ve discussed in our articles on this blog, many people avoid dental visits out of fear. Their concerns can range from fear of needles and injections to distasteful odors and sounds. Just hearing a dental drill can set a person’s anxiety on high alert! 
negative experiences at a dental visit in the past, and the result is often that they avoid making appointments when they desperately need care, sometimes for years at a time. If you’ve been putting off a trip to the dentist, Dr. Simmons wants you to consider