Sleep Apnea
Do you often wake up feeling tired and groggy after what should be a restful night’s sleep? Has your partner complained about your snoring habits? Have you noticed that you tend to startle in your sleep? If these questions remind you of regular occurrences in your life, you may be suffering from sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a severe type of sleeping disorder that occurs when the airways become obstructed during sleep. This obstruction hinders proper air circulation. When airflow is interrupted, the brain sends signals to the body to wake up so the associated muscles can resume adequate airflow. The result is that a person who has sleep apnea will snore, suddenly rouse from their sleep, and wake up feeling tired thanks to the constant interruptions in their sleep cycle.
If you suspect you have sleep apnea, you should look into getting treatment for the same, as this condition is potentially life-threating. Dentists work hand in hand with sleep specialists to provide treatment options for sufferers of sleep apnea.
Patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea can benefit from sleep apnea dental appliances. Visit daily DENTAL & bracesbar today if you’ve been searching for a sleep apnea dental appliance in Ohio.
Causes and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
People who are obese or overweight are at high risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. Children and adults with enlarged adenoids or tonsils are also high-risk candidates for sleep apnea. Heavy smoking and drinking, and the use of sedatives and tranquilizers may also result in sleep apnea.
Call our dentist today if you’re showing any of the following signs in your sleep habits:
- Loud snoring
- Waking up feeling tired and irritable
- Excessive sleepiness or drowsiness during the day
- Difficulty staying asleep
- Interruptions in your breathing patterns
- Dry mouth
- Early morning headaches
Our dentist will screen you for sleep apnea and after that refer you to a sleep specialist for a conclusive diagnosis. If you receive a definite diagnosis for sleep apnea, we’ll work together with the sleep specialist and provide you the sleep apnea dental appliance that you need to manage your sleep disorder.
Types of Sleep Apnea Dental Appliances
There are two types of sleep apnea dental appliances offered at daily DENTAL & bracesbar . These are the mandibular advancement devices (MADs) and tongue retaining devices. Both categories of devices work by preventing the collapse of your airway as you sleep.
In the case of the MADs, the airway is kept open through a repositioning of the lower jaw and tongue. Tongue retaining devices suction the tongue and hold it in place, ensuring it doesn’t retreat and block the airway.
Our dentist will determine the most appropriate dental appliance for you, depending on your individual needs and circumstances.
If you live in Ohio and have been searching for a sleep apnea dental appliance near you that will allow you to sleep comfortably, call daily DENTAL & bracesbar right away.