Sleep Apnea Have you been waking up at night with a choking sensation, gasping for air? Do you wake up constantly during the night and experience excessive daytime fatigue? If this is happening to you, it is important that you come to our office for a checkup. Sleep apnea, a physical condition that deprives you of oxygen could be the culprit. Our team at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry offers various treatment options for sleep apnea or breathing and snoring conditions. Brief Explanation of Sleep ApneaSleep apnea is a physical condition in which the soft tissues in the throat collapse at night while sleeping, causing blockage of the airway and making you not breathe normally. People struggling with sleep apnea often wake up several times throughout the night. Therefore, they may not enter the REM phase of sleep. Since this condition affects the most crucial phase of your sleep cycle, most often, it leaves you feeling fatigued the next day. As a result, you may not function at your optimal potential. Sleep Apnea SymptomsSleep apnea presents with many symptoms some of which are obvious, but others are very difficult to detect. Patients will gasp for air because of the choking sensation they experience. You may also have insomnia, whereby you wake constantly at night. You may have loud snoring and may feel excessively exhausted during the daytime. Sudden mood changes and irritability are also possible symptoms. In addition, you may have morning headaches and wake up with a sore throat or dry mouth. It is common for people with this condition to have difficulty concentrating. Long Term Effects of The ConditionMaybe you are putting off visiting a dentist for treatment of sleep apnea because you think that you will be told to wear an unbecoming sleep machine during the night. The good news is that there are numerous treatment options available today for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can contribute to serious health problems if left untreated. You may be at risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes. Therefore, you should not wait to see our dentist to be tested and diagnosed for sleep apnea. This way, our dental team is able to work closely with you to determine the most suitable treatment plan that works for you. Treatment PlansOften, our dental team will recommend an oral appliance that is very similar to a night mouthguard. The appliance is able to gently shift the jaw forward so that the airway is not blocked by the collapsing tissue or tongue during the night. Oral appliances are ideal for patients with less severe cases of the condition. These appliances are more realistic for daily use. Besides wearing the oral appliance, our dentist will recommend lifestyle changes you should make. A healthier diet along with exercise can help improve and promote your weight loss goals. Limiting alcohol and smoking can also help. There are even special pillows that you can use to aid with battling sleep apnea. The traditional method for the treatment of sleep apnea has been the use of CPAP machines, which ensure continuous airflow. They can help with severe cases of this condition. Our dental team can also custom-design an oral appliance that you wear during sleep. Visit us at The Strongsville Center for Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry if you are seeking apnea treatment. Call us at (440) 580-1028 for an appointment. |
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