Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition that causes periods of stopped breathing during the night. Obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, refers to airway blockage that causes a sufferer to stray from their usual breathing pattern by pausing for an unusual length of time between breaths.

Snoring is a pretty common sleeping habit that millions of Americans (and their partners) deal with on a nightly basis. What is not commonly known is that snoring may be a symptom of a more serious problem called sleep apnea.

One anatomic cause of nasal obstruction is nasal valve collapse, although this condition can also be caused by a rhinoplasty procedure that was not executed with care.

Instead of pulling teeth to traditionally make more space for the teeth, orthodontists are now recommending palate expansion to give the tongue more room.