DFW Sleep Solutions

You Lost Weight? Your Sleep Apnea May Still NOT Be Gone. Get a New Sleep Study.

Have you lost a significant amount of weight and feel better than ever? That’s fantastic, but does it mean your sleep apnea is gone? Many people assume that losing weight, whether through diet, exercise, or medications like Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic, automatically cures sleep apnea. In this video, Dr. Suzanne Thai explains why that may not be true. While weight loss can dramatically improve symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, and poor sleep, some patients may still have moderate or even severe sleep apnea without realizing it.

The only way to know if your sleep apnea has resolved is through a follow-up sleep study. Feeling better is encouraging, but proper testing can help protect your long-term health and ensure you’re getting the treatment you need.

If you are in need of Sleep Apnea treatment, contact Dr. Suzanne Thai at:

DFW Sleep Solutions Plano, Texas
7000 W Plano Pkwy Entrance A Suite 205
Plano, TX 75093
(940) 498-2264

DFW Sleep Solutions Corinth, Texas
3941 FM2181
Corinth, TX 76210
(940) 498-2264

Think Getting a Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance is the End of Treatment? Think Again.

Many people think getting a custom-made sleep apnea oral appliance means the treatment is complete. The truth is that effective sleep apnea treatment is a process. As your airway begins receiving more oxygen, inflammation and swelling can improve, causing changes in your airway over time. That’s why oral appliance therapy often requires adjustments, monitoring, and follow-up sleep studies. The goal is to find the ideal position that keeps your airway open while maximizing comfort and effectiveness. Moving too little may not adequately treat sleep apnea, while moving too far can create other issues.

In this video, Dr. Suzanne Thai explains why ongoing care, titration, and monitoring are essential parts of successful sleep apnea treatment and long-term airway health.

If you are in need of Sleep Apnea treatment, contact Dr. Suzanne Thai at:

DFW Sleep Solutions Plano, Texas
7000 W Plano Pkwy
Entrance A Suite 205
Plano, TX 75093
(940) 498-2264

DFW Sleep Solutions Corinth, Texas
3941 FM2181
Corinth, TX 76210
(940) 498-2264

Quality of Sleep vs Quantity of Sleep

Many people believe sleeping longer automatically means better rest, but that’s not always true. In this video, sleep apnea expert Dr. Suzanne Thai explains why sleep quality is often more important than the number of hours you sleep.

Someone sleeping 10 hours with untreated sleep apnea may feel more tired, less focused, and have lower energy than someone sleeping just 6 hours without sleep apnea. Over time, untreated sleep apnea is also associated with serious health conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Sleeping for long periods and still waking up exhausted could be a sign of sleep apnea.

If you need treatment for sleep apnea, contact Dr. Suzanne Thai at:

DFW Sleep Solutions Plano, Texas
7000 W Plano Pkwy Entrance A Suite 205
Plano, TX 75093
(940) 498-2264

DFW Sleep Solutions Corinth, Texas
3941 FM2181
Corinth, TX 76210
(940) 498-2264