- Do you snore at night?
- Are you tired even after a normal night’s sleep?
- Do you sometimes lack concentration?
- Are you sometimes irritable?
- Do you experience headaches upon awakening?
- Do you get out of bed in order to urinate at night?
- Do you suffer from high blood pressure?
- Do you suffer from cardiovascular disease?
- Do you suffer from type 2 diabetes?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may be suffering from sleep apnea.
Did you know that Dr. Gagnon’s clinic plans its orthodontic treatments so as to reduce the risk of developing sleep apnea?
Please contact us for more information.
Sleep apnea & children
Poor development of the dental arch in childhood can increase the risk of suffering from sleep apnea as an adult. We recommend a preventive visit to the orthodontist for children around the age of 8 years old. This will provide a diagnosis that reveals any likely tendencies in this direction and ways in which it may be countered if need be.
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