Sleep Apnea
Achieve a Healthy, Restful Night’s Sleep
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop and start periodically. When you stop breathing, your brain wakes you up to restart proper airflow, which can cause you to lose quality sleep.
The most common symptom of sleep apnea is loud snoring or waking up gasping for air. Leaving this sleep disorder untreated can increase your risk of developing high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and abnormal heartbeats.
Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have obstructive sleep apnea:
- Loud snoring
- Episodes in which you stop breathing, reported by a bed partner
- Gasping for air during sleep
- Morning headaches and dry mouth
- Difficulty staying asleep
- Daytime drowsiness and irritability
- Difficulty paying attention
Treatment for Sleep Apnea in Walnut Creek, CA
Dr. Karas and Dr. Williams offer both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for sleep apnea. Nonsurgical options, such as mouth guards or a CPAP machine, will be considered first. You may need to undergo a sleep study to determine the complexity of your condition.
During your first visit at Muir Oral, Facial, & Dental Implant Surgery, Dr. Karas or Dr. Williams will take 3D scans of your facial structures. These allow our team to evaluate your palate and airway. When traditional methods do not work, surgical intervention may be necessary.
Dr. Karas or Dr. Williams will design a treatment plan for your specific needs, and we offer many anesthesia options to keep you comfortable during any surgical procedure. Repositioning or removing excess tissues in the back of the throat can help widen the airway.
Our oral surgery team wants to help you achieve a restful sleep. If you would like to explore your options for sleep apnea treatment, please contact our office in Walnut Creek, CA.
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Sleep Apnea and other procedures.
Dr. Cynthia Stephenson
Walnut Creek
"I really respect and appreciate the fact that Dr. Karas is an MD. He's up-to-date with all the latest techniques, and he's really committed to what he does, and he really is committed to being the best he can be, and it shows in his care. I will continue to refer my patients to Dr. Karas."
"When I first walked into the practice, I felt refreshed. It's a very new and modern environment and everybody was really welcoming at the front desk. Dr. Karas for me from the moment I met him just made me feel like family. Very warm, very professional."
"When I first met Dr. Karas, I was impressed by his knowledge and the fact that he had seen every scenario when it had came to wisdom teeth. I felt very welcomed and like I was in good hands, that he knew he was doing, and he clearly answered all my questions. "
"When I first met Dr. Karas, I was very impressed. He was friendly. He was direct, explained everything that he was going to do before he did it."
"Dr. Karas' staff has always been very professional, very helpful, very welcoming. Dr. Karas is a very open and very friendly doctor. He has been very thorough in his explanations of what he's doing."
"When I first walked into the practice, it was check you in, sit down, and in a few minutes, you're seeing the doctor. Dr. Karas exudes confidence and makes you feel comfortable throughout the entire procedure. Recovery was quick. I, at this point, couldn't even tell you which teeth are implants and which ones aren't implants."
"When I came in here—meeting with the staff and everybody in the office, I knew I had made the right choice. Dr. Karas always gives the explanation that gives confidence to me in what the result will be."
"Dr. Karas, he's an amazing individual, professional, but most of all, a caring person. My procedure, it went well."
" When I first walked into this practice, I felt that I was the most important person in that moment, and that was important to me. Dr. Karas has a way of relating to his patients. I felt comfortable with him in terms of his professionalism and care. The staff explained everything to me and made me feel at ease."
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