Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which the airway can become closed off while sleeping. It can be caused by large tonsils, excessive tissue in the neck and a large tongue. The muscles of the mouth and neck collapse as we relax during sleep and this can lead to closure of the airway. When this obstruction called "apnea" occurs there is no air passing to the lungs. The brain responds by causing the sleeping person to wake and take a deep breath. Obstructive sleep a

Wisdom teeth are the third and final molars to develop. They usually appear in our late teens and early twenties. Because they are the last teeth to erupt there is often not enough room in the dental arch for these teeth to come in fully. As a result, many wisdom teeth become impacted or stuck beneath the gums or within the jaw bone. When these teeth break half way through the gum, it creates an opening through which bacteria and food from the mouth can pass. This often