Sleep apnea is a potentially-serious medical condition that causes an individual’s breathing to stop and start repeatedly during sleep. The most-common form of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway. For years, CPAP machines were commonly prescribed to individuals who complained of symptoms of sleep apnea – including snoring, grogginess, and morning headaches – and this continues to be true today. However, since implant therapy was first introduced in 2004, this form of treatment has become increasingly common. There are a number of reasons why implant therapy is often preferred to use of a CPAP machine, and patients who are aware of this new option will often request it specifically as they would prefer not to adjust to sleeping with a CPAP machine on a nightly basis.