Sleep disorders and treatment options in Columbia, from Richard Boyd Orthodontics

Columbia orthodontist Dr. Richard Boyd knows sleep disorders are fairly common, with some 50 to 70 million Americans being affected by some type chronic sleep disorder. Some of these progress to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which can cause loss of sleep among many other health problems. Snoring is one of the most easily identified symptoms of sleep apnea, and as the condition worsens it can lead to airway blockage, which can severely disrupt your sleep patterns.

The following symptoms can indicate the presence of sleep apnea. If you notice one or more of these, give us a call and our team at Richard Boyd Orthodontics can refer you to a sleep apnea specialist here in Columbia.

* Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
* Loud snoring at night
* Waking up at night short of breath
* Snorting or choking sounds during the night (indicating a restart of breathing)
* Headaches upon waking in the morning
* Falling asleep unintentionally during the day
* Extreme drowsiness throughout the day

And dads? We hope you enjoy the rest of Father's Day weekend!