Blog

Posts:

Sleep apnea and heat: why symptoms worsen in summer

Summer is synonymous with vacations, rest, and disconnection… but for those who suffer from sleep apnea, this season can become a real challenge. Heat, changes in routine, and certain environmental factors can intensify the symptoms of this nocturnal breathing disorder. Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes repeated interruptions in breathing during the night. These...

Do You Have ‘Apnea Face’?

Obstructive sleep apnea is often related to a backward position of the lower jaw (retrognathia) or an underdeveloped upper jaw. This type of bone structure favors the collapse of the airway during sleep and also disrupts facial harmony, resulting in less defined profiles and a receding chin. In cases of obstructive sleep apnea, the lack...

Bruxism: When Stress Manifests in the Jaw

Bruxism has become an increasingly common problem in adults of all ages, although many people suffer from it without knowing it. What exactly is bruxism? Bruxism is a disorder in which a person involuntarily clenches or grinds their teeth. It can occur during the day (daytime bruxism) or at night while sleeping (nocturnal bruxism). In...

Professor Hernandez-Alfaro, among the five best oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Spain according to his colleagues

When professionals themselves recognize the excellence of a colleague, that merit is invaluable. This is demonstrated by the latest ranking of the Healthcare Reputation Monitor (MRS), prepared by Merco, which includes the five most highly regarded oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Spain. Among them, and in a prominent position, is our Director, Professor Federico Hernández...