Sleep Apnea Treatment
What is Sleep Apnea Treatment?
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a person is unable to breathe fully throughout the night. You may find that you snore loudly and wake up routinely throughout the night gasping for air or for no other apparent reason. Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that can affect every aspect of your waking life. We offer sleep apnea treatment via an oral device that you’ll wear while you sleep.
Why is Sleep Apnea Treatment necessary?
Without treatment, sleep apnea symptoms continue and you’ll experience the side effects of not getting enough rest throughout the night. It’s not uncommon for sleep apnea sufferers to have severe bouts of exhaustion, lethargy, depression, headaches, high blood pressure and other medical problems as a result of the disorder. With treatment being as simple as wearing an oral device, it’s important to get the help that you need.
Who's a candidate for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
You’re a good candidate for a sleep apnea device if you have mild to moderate sleep apnea. A sleep study is necessary to test for sleep apnea while you’re sleeping throughout the night. Depending on the test’s findings, we may suggest an oral device that you’ll wear each night. The goal is to treat the sleep apnea in a way that helps to reduce symptoms and improve your ability to sleep at night.
What can you expect with Sleep Apnea Treatment?
We begin with a sleep test to help in diagnosing your sleep apnea and determining how severe it is. We then take impressions, or molds, of your teeth and mouth that will be used to create a new oral device. The device works by opening up the airway while you sleep, allowing you to breathe fully and deeply. In order for this device to work the way that it should, you need to wear it every single night. The device can be replaced as it shows signs of wear and tear.
If you think you might have sleep apnea and want to begin treatment for it, call us today and we can schedule an appointment to get you in.