{"id":455,"date":"2026-06-22T11:08:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:08:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=455"},"modified":"2026-06-22T11:08:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T15:08:50","slug":"are-osa-and-gerd-related","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/22\/are-osa-and-gerd-related\/","title":{"rendered":"Are OSA and GERD Related?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/22\/are-osa-and-gerd-related\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_429145545-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with acid reflux symptoms lying in bed.\" class=\"wp-image-457\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;width:298px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_429145545-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_429145545-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_429145545-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_429145545-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_429145545-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AdobeStock_429145545.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/sleep-apnea-therapy.html\">obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)<\/a> on its own can be frustrating enough. Between the restless nights, the snoring, and the annoying daytime symptoms like cognitive impairment and lethargy, it may seem like things can&rsquo;t get much worse. But if you have untreated OSA, you could also be suffering from yet another uncomfortable side effect: gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Here&rsquo;s how the two conditions are linked, and how you may be able to treat both with oral appliance therapy from your dentist!<\/p><!--more--><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is GERD?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus, creating painful side effects like heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and regurgitation.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep disorder which is caused by an obstruction to the airway during rest. This often results in the person struggling to breathe, causing them to gasp or choke for air. They may also snore, and have persistent side effects like dry mouth, cognitive impairment, depression and anxiety, and daytime drowsiness. It could even worsen the severity of a variety of systemic issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are GERD and OSA Connected?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the link between these two conditions doesn&rsquo;t usually seem obvious, the truth is they are more closely related than you might think. In fact, studies have shown that roughly 60 percent of those with sleep apnea also have chronic acid reflux, a symptom of GERD.&nbsp; Researchers have also found that sleep disturbances could encourage GERD, and that GERD itself can cause impaired sleep.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Treating OSA Improve My GERD Symptoms?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies have been conducted on both GERD and OSA and found that treating either of these conditions can positively impact both. Your dentist can help get you a better night&rsquo;s rest with the help of an oral appliance designed to prop open your airway naturally by repositioning the jaw. This in turn will allow you to get the sleep you deserve <em>without<\/em> the use of traditional therapies like CPAP that many people find uncomfortable. Better still, you&rsquo;ll not only benefit from improved rest, but studies have shown that you could also lessen the severity and frequency of conditions like GERD, too!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Steps&hellip;<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&rsquo;re ready to start getting the comfortable, high-quality rest that you deserve, it&rsquo;s time to schedule a consultation for sleep apnea treatment with your dentist. &nbsp;At this appointment, they will review your medical and dental history, make recommendations, and may refer you to a sleep specialist for an official diagnosis if you don&rsquo;t already have one. Once they know exactly what condition could be causing your restless nights, they can recommend an appropriate sleep device. These appliances are custom made to fit your individual mouth, and allow you to rest comfortably without machinery, tubing, masks, or forced air. In fact, most patients find them much more effective than CPAP machines because they are more likely to use them in the first place!<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, having untreated sleep apnea can put your already tired body through enough. Add in uncomfortable conditions like GERD, and you could be setting yourself up for a variety of painful side effects and restless nights. Stop struggling to get the sleep you deserve. Speak to your dentist today about how oral appliance therapy could finally help you put your OSA and GERD symptoms to bed.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/meet-our-dentists.html\">Fairfax Dental Group<\/a>, Dr. Ayati and Dr. Masti understand the importance of getting a good night&rsquo;s sleep. They also know that traditional sleep apnea treatments like CPAP aren&rsquo;t always the right way to go about it. If you&rsquo;re tired of being tired and don&rsquo;t want the hassle of dealing with machines, tubes, and awkward masks, there&rsquo;s a better way. To learn more about oral appliance therapy for treating your OSA symptoms, schedule a consultation with us today and get the rest you deserve without the painful accompaniment of things like GERD disturbing your peace. Book your appointment by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/contact-us.html\">our website<\/a>, or call us at 703-560-6301.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on its own can be frustrating enough. Between the restless nights, the snoring, and the annoying daytime symptoms like cognitive impairment and lethargy, it may seem like things can\u2019t get much worse. But if you have untreated OSA, you could also be suffering from yet another uncomfortable side effect: gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Here\u2019s how the two conditions are linked, and how you may be able to treat both with oral appliance therapy from your dentist! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxdentalgroup.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/22\/are-osa-and-gerd-related\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Are OSA and GERD Related? | Fairfax Dental Group Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering if your OSA and GERD symptoms are somehow related? 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