Dr. Norris and Stone Oak Orthodontics want to know: what are your summer plans?

It's finally summer here at Stone Oak Orthodontics, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is finally upon us. Whether you're headed to an exotic destination, barbecuing, hitting the open roads with family, or just having fun in the backyard here in San Antonio over the long summer, we'd like to hear all about it! Drop us a comment on our Facebook fan page and share your summer plans and adventures with our staff as the summer rolls along!

Happy (and safe) travels to all our patients and readers!

- Dr. Norris and team

Sleep disorders and treatment options in San Antonio, from Stone Oak Orthodontics

San Antonio orthodontist Dr. Robert Norris knows sleep disorders are fairly common, with some 50 to 70 million Americans being affected by some type chronic sleep disorder. Some of these progress to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which can cause loss of sleep among many other health problems. Snoring is one of the most easily identified symptoms of sleep apnea, and as the condition worsens it can lead to airway blockage, which can severely disrupt your sleep patterns.

Dr. Norris will tell you sleep apnea is considered a serious medical problem that if left untreated can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart failure and stroke. It can also take a toll on your overall energy level, as sleep apnea causes an ongoing state of fatigue.

The following symptoms can indicate the presence of sleep apnea. If you notice one or more of these, give us a call at 210.402.3322, and our team at Stone Oak Orthodontics can refer you to a sleep apnea specialist here in San Antonio.

* Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
* Loud snoring at night
* Waking up at night short of breath
* Snorting or choking sounds during the night (indicating a restart of breathing)
* Headaches upon waking in the morning
* Falling asleep unintentionally during the day
* Extreme drowsiness throughout the day

We hope you enjoy the rest of Father's Day weekend!

At Stone Oak Orthodontics, access to your account any day, any time

Did you know that at San Antonio's Stone Oak Orthodontics, our patients enjoy access to their account 24 hours a day, seven days a week—all through our website? You may look up your appointments and all of your account details at your convenience, all from the comfort of your own home! You can even receive appointment reminders through email or text messages!

You may sign up for this convenient service on our website by clicking on the "Patient Login" button at the top of our homepage. Please give us a call if you have any questions about getting started!

Stone Oak Orthodontics want to know: what should we blog about?

As summer quickly approaches, our staff at Stone Oak Orthodontics strive to continue writing about important topics related to braces and your treatment with San Antonio orthodontist Dr. Robert Norris.

To help us continue blogging through the course of the hot Texas summer, however, we'd like your opinion: What would you like us to focus on our blog over the next few months? Perhaps there’s something you’ve wanted to ask Dr. Norris for a while and just haven't found the right opportunity? Give us your ideas by posting here or on our Facebook page!

We hope you have a great rest of the week!