[timthelion]

There are many causes of sleep apnoe, the most common one being obesity. Some people, however have an underbite which causes sleep apnoe, this can be measured and corrected by an orthodontist. I didn't have either, but I did suffer mild sleep apnoe for years. What solved it for me was rinsing my nose with salt water every evening and using Nasonex spray.

[lsaferite]

There is also Central Apnea which is 'fun'. Your brain just 'forgets' to breath.

[gushogg-blake]

Note that correcting an underbite by extracting/retracting teeth will likely make sleep apnea worse. Make sure you consult an airway focused orthodontist, not just any orthodontist, as many are unaware of these issues.

[timthelion]

Now I'm not sure if its an underbite or an overbite that causes the issue, but I do know it's something that can be objectively measured and fixed. You're right though that I went to a specialist in apnoe to have my teeth/jaw measured.