Q: What is sleep apnea and is it treatable?

A: It is a disorder in which a person stops breathing. In other words, there is disruption in breathing during sleep for short periods of time. Some signs and symptoms for sleeping apnea is load snoring, choking during sleep, sudden awakenings and daytime sleepiness. If you have this, it means you have a high risk of heart disease. Consult our Corpus Christi dentists for a diagnosis. There are treatments available for this kind of disorder, one of which is a dental device that can be worn during sleep to make breathing easier. This device opens up the back of the throat.