Sleep Apnea is a Serious Concern

We have a renown Sleep Medicine expert and researcher in Sugar Land!

 

Jerald Simmons MD is a neurologist and sleep medicine physician. He organizes an annual Sleep Medicine conference in Houston. This year was the 20th meeting.

 

Dr. Simmons is one of the first and few physicians to advocate for dentists to be on the treatment team for sleep apnea. He has found that many of the signs of obstructive sleep apnea are dental and that people may go to the dentist before seeking out a sleep medicine specialist. He also notes that while CPAP is the standard of care for many patients CPAP is challenging for many people to use. For those patients who do not want to use CPAP, involving a dentist who has knowledge of obstructive sleep apnea is critical.

 

Apparently breathing is important for a lot of bodily functions! Obstructive sleep apnea has been connected with many health issues beyond just being tired all the time. As we have learned, the connections to heart health, diabetes, mood, etc are clear.

 

Jenn, Jennie, Nariah, and Roxana attended the conference with me. In addition to having a team of doctors, the in- office team is indispensable in helping each patient move forward with their treatment. Our team understands what we need to look for to help steer our patients to treatment they need.

 

If you have questions about sleep apnea, and would like to just talk about it, or get a screening please call us! We are very happy to meet with you to discuss your situation.