Dental Appliances
For select patients with mild sleep apnea or positional snoring, a dental or oral appliance may be considered.
Palatal Reconstruction (Pasha Modification)
Reconstructing the back of throat in order to treat sleep apnea.
Uvuloplasty
Reshaping the uvula to help eliminate snoring and reduce gasping from mild sleep apnea.
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
A therapy which utilizes a neuronal stimulator that helps alleviate sleep apnea.
Hyoid & Tongue Advancement
Prevents the tongue from blocking your airway in the deep throat.
Transoral Robotic Surgery
A robot that allows better visualization when reducing back portions of the tongue.
Midline Glossectomy
Reducing the back portion of the tongue without incision or speech or swallowing impairment.
Lingual Glossectomy
Reducing the size of tonsils found near the base of the tongue.
Transpalatal Advancement Pharyngoplasty
Opening the back of the throat to open airway and reduce snoring and apneas.
Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery
Reserved for severe sleep apnea, this moves both upper and lower jaws forward to using plates and screws.
Tracheotomy
In the event of life-threatening sleep apnea, a small hole is made in the windpipe so air can avoid potential airway obstructions.
