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Don’t let snoring caused by sleep apnea keep you from getting a good night’s sleep!
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Stopping breathing during sleep can be very dangerous to a persons health, but it can be easily treated
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Our staff can find out if you have a sleep disorder and its severity by listening to your apnea symptoms and doing testing
For millions of Americans, sleep apnea affects them every day. There are many symptoms that can indicate that you have sleep apnea. These symptoms can make you less productive and more tired throughout the day. Sleep apnea is caused by problems with your airways while you sleep. Several factors can contribute to sleep apnea. If you think you are experiencing problems with sleep apnea in Olympia, WA, call today to schedule a visit!
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
- Excessive drowsiness throughout the day
- Moodiness
- Loud snoring
- Waking up gasping for air
- Morning headaches
- Trouble focusing
- Waking with dry mouth
Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to many health risks including heart problems, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Treatment Options
A popular treatment for sleep apnea is a CPAP mask. This mask works to open the airways as you sleep. However, many patients are finding success in the use of an oral appliance. This appliance can keep anything from obstructing your airways while you sleep as well as position your jaw to help you breathe better at night. If you need help with sleep apnea, your dentist can evaluate you, find out your symptoms, and recommend the best possible care to help you get a better night of sleep!
Optisleep Oral Appliance
This type of oral appliance brings the jaw forward slightly. This opens the airways as you sleep and also keeps the airway passages from collapsing by activating the muscles. This appliance is noninvasive and you should be able to adjust to wearing it after a few nights of sleep.
Narval CC
This oral appliance is created from metal-free, biocompatible material, making it lightweight and discreet. The benefit of this appliance is the increased ability to talk and breathe easily while wearing the appliance. The Narval CC appliance makes more room behind the tongue, helping the airways to remain unobstructed during sleep.
Medibyte Sleep Study System
This system allows you to conduct a sleep study from the comfort of your home. This system is available through the use of a portable sleep data recorder throughout the night. This system will record physiological signals, sense your sleep and also record diagnostic information that will give your dentist information about your snoring, pattern of sleep, airflow, as well as other important info. The next day you will return the device and your dentist can send the information that was collected to a sleep specialist and a respiratory specialist. Both specialists will then collaborate with your dentist to determine the best treatment for your sleep apnea.