If you or a loved one suffer from loud snoring, frequent waking at night, or excessive daytime sleepiness, you might be dealing with a common but serious condition—obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Left untreated, sleep apnea can contribute to a host of health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and even depression. But here’s…
Welcome to the new year!We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to kickstart the year with a focus on your dental health.At Kevin W. Fryer DDS Inc, we are committed to helping you achieve optimal dental health and a beautiful smile. Whether you’re considering Invisalign to straighten your teeth, dental implants…
Kathy, a patient of Dr. Kevin Fryer, talks about her experience wearing an oral sleep appliance for her sleep apnea. Kathy was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea with an Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) score of 55. The AHI measures sleep apnea severity. Anything over 30 is considered severe, and so Kathy was definitely in that category.…
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops or pauses during sleep. Cases can range from mild to severe, with a wide variety of treatment options available. If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in a number of health problems, including: High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Heart Failure, and Diabetes. Do You Have Sleep Apnea? Let’s start with this…
Hey Clevelanders! Have you had a sleep study done within the past 12 months? Have you been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea? Do you have difficulty wearing your CPAP device? If you’ve answered YES to all those questions, Dr. Fryer can help! Did you know that an oral appliance is a great treatment…