Sleep apnea is a widespread and serious issue, one that can leave you feeling tired and eventually even strain your heart health! To help you sleep without difficulty, we can offer a comfortable alternative to the traditional CPAP machine. In today’s blog, your Kansas City, MO, dentist talks about improving rest with a sleep apnea appliance.
The Presence of Sleep Apnea
How do you know if you have sleep apnea? The disorder occurs when soft tissues in the back of your mouth and in your throat become too relaxed and then collapse, which cuts off airflow. You stop breathing briefly until your brain registers the drop in oxygen and wakes you up. While you may not remember this happening, it can occur multiple times a night. Factors behind the issue include obesity, large neck circumference, deviated septum, sinus and allergy issues, and rusting on your back.
The Impact on Your Daily Life
Without treatment, the disorder can grow in severity. This could lead to daytime exhaustion, headaches, dry mouth, irritability, and issues with concentration or your short-term memory. Over time, this disorder could strain your immune system so the risk of illness increases. The stress on your heart health could lead to issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and even heart attack. If you encounter symptoms like chronic snoring and daytime exhaustion, then please reach out to our team to see if you need a sleep appliance!
Help with a Sleep Appliance
Our team will take detailed digital images and measurements of your smile from multiple angles, and use these to custom-fit an oral appliance. The device will be worn while you sleep and once in place, helps shift the jaw and tongue forward to prevent the collapse of soft tissues. You avoid breathing cessation and wake up feeling more rested and alert the next day! The appliance will be easy to clean and store, and it can travel with you too. Our patients often prefer this over the traditional CPAP machine.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose issues like snoring and sleep apnea, or about how we offer relief with an oral appliance, then contact our team today to learn more. We want you to feel rested and alert and enjoy a better quality of life, and you need a good night’s rest to do so!
Learn More About Treating Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Our team wants to offer treatment to ensure you can rest easy each night, so you enjoy better quality of life and avoid stress on your immune system, memory, and heart health. Schedule your appointment with Delightful Dental Care in Kansas City, MO by calling 816-942-7669.