Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious medical issue which can often be treated by a dentist.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep Apnea (also spelt as Apnoea) is a sleeping disorder that consists of regular lapses in breathing during sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the most common condition and occurs when the soft tissue situated at the rear of the throat blocks the airway.
The brain is forced to send an emergency order to the body to partially awaken to resume normal breathing. Many people with sleep apnea go undiagnosed as they are not aware of these breathing lapses.
What are symptoms of sleep apnea?
Common signs of obstructive sleep apnea include sleepiness during the day, insomnia and extreme headaches in the early morning. Sleeping partners may also be aware of your excessive snoring, lapses in breathing during sleep, and frequent episodes of gasping for breath while you are still asleep.
Why is sleep apnea dangerous?
What causes sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is sometimes connected to being overweight, but not always. However, having an incorrect bite is also one of the many other causes which can result in the muscles of the tongue and neck blocking the airways during sleep. An overbite is a common cause and can be treated by a dentist.
Your sleep apnea treatment with Dr Finkelstein
Step 1
Assessment
We will begin by conducting a number of examinations to inspect and diagnose the problem and subsequently to choose an appropriate treatment method.
Step 2
Diagnosis and Treatment
A dental device that lightly eases the lower jaw forward and is an option that is simple to wear and avoids the need for surgery. The device aids to stop the tongue from obstructing the air passage.
Is sleep apnea affecting your life?
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