After first graduating with honors from Baylor College of Dentistrys Dental Hygiene Program, Dr. Ganjoor continued pursuing her passion by earning her Dental Degree from Baylor College of Dentistry. She is the recipient of two different scholastic honors awards from Baylor. Since 2007 Dr. Ganjoor has been serving the people of Celina and Prosper with their dental needs and looks forward to many more years of getting to know her patients and helping them feel good about themselves through advanced dental care.
Rachel joined our team in 2015 as a dental hygienist. She graduated from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 2004. Her patients find her to be kind and gentle, and her goal is to ensure patients receive optimal oral care and education. She believes in thorough oral care and will help patients with the treatment and prevention of gum disease. She wants to motivate patients to maintain optimal oral health. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husbandand two children.
Sophia brings over 18 years of dental experience to our practice. Behind her beautiful smile is a woman who is passionate about getting to know all of our patients and making sure they receive quality service and attention from our front office. She loves to assist patients in utilizing their dental insurance efficiently and obtaining the treatment they need. Sophia works closely with Dr. G, reviewing treatment plans and finding the best solution for patients that fit their financial/dental needs. Sophia joined our awesome team in January of 2020. She recently moved from Los Angeles California, to be closer to family. Sophia loves to read books and go on hikes in her spare time.
Sleep apnea is the cessation of your breathing while you sleep, and it can occur in several different ways. For instance, central sleep apnea (CSA) involves neurological signals not making it to your breathing muscles. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the much more common form, is caused by mouth and throat tissues physically clogging your airway. OSA is typically accompanied by loud, excessive snoring, which occurs as oral tissues increasingly obstruct the airway. At a certain point, the airway will become completely blocked, which forces you to stop breathing until your body clears the obstruction. If you suffer from sleep apnea, then these episodes can repeat themselves hundreds of times every night.
If you snore excessively, then it may be an indication of sleep apnea. While the exact cause of your disorder may be unknown, there are certain risk factors that could make you more likely to develop it, such as:
Because OSA involves the physical blockage of your airway, excessive and chronic snoring is one of its most prominent symptoms. However, because the snoring and interruptions to your breathing dont always consciously wake you, you may not be aware that you snore so loudly or have sleep apnea. Nevertheless, the resulting loss of sleep and restricted air flow will have a notable impact on your daily life, and these symptoms could warn you of sleep apneas presence: