Do you often snore and feel exhausted during the day? If so, these warning signs could mean the presence of sleep apnea. Without treatment, this disorder not only leaves you tired, but can cause problems for your immune system and cardiovascular system too. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about our sleep apnea treatments.
Snoring and Sleep Issues
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that occurs when the soft tissues in the back of your mouth and in your throat become too relaxed and subsequently collapse, cutting off airflow. You stop breathing briefly until the brain wakes you, interrupting your sleep cycle even if you don’t remember this happening. People with the disorder often suffer from chronic snoring, and could experience episodes of waking suddenly in the night choking or gasping for air, as well as dry mouth, headaches, trouble staying focused, and irritability. When these symptoms make themselves known, be sure to talk to us about treating your snoring and sleep apnea.
Changes to Your Overall Oral Health
The disorder can leave you exhausted during the day and unable to focus at work or school. You could also make scope difficult for your significant other. But the issue also impacts your overall health as well. Sleep apnea is linked to stress on your immune system, which can make more frequent illness possible. The disorder also strains your cardiovascular health, which means an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and heart attack. Fortunately, we can help protect you with a custom oral appliance.
Creating an Oral Appliance
Our team will take detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles, which enables us to design and fabricate a custom oral appliance. The snoring appliance will look and fit much like a mouthguard, and is worn as you sleep. The device actually repositions the jaw, moving the jaw and tongue forward to keep airways open and free of obstruction. The device is also simple to clean and use, and is much more comfortable than the traditional CPAP machine.
If you have any questions about how we treat a disorder like sleep apnea with an oral appliance, or if you would like to schedule an exam, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you rest without complication, and enjoy a better quality of life.
TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT CUSTOM SLEEP TREATMENT
Our team wants to make sure you sleep without interruption, so you feel more rested and alert. If you’re ready to schedule a visit and enjoy a better night’s rest, then contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.