Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air? If this happens to you or you routinely wake up each morning feeling as if you have not slept, you may suffer from sleep apnea. Other symptoms include loud snoring that goes on through the night and painful headaches when you awake. Failing to take action against this condition can lead to negative consequences for your cardiovascular system, so please let us know about your troubles at night.
At Sunny Smiles, we could provide a nonsurgical solution to help treat your difficulties breathing at night. By taking time to learn the harm of constantly interrupting your sleep cycle, you can take action to gain desirable relief! With a custom oral appliance, we can help open your airways to increase your comfort while you sleep.
When You Cannot Breathe While You Sleep
If you suffer from sleep apnea, your throat, and mouth become obstructed when you lay down to go to bed. This means an inability to comfortably breathe as you attempt to sleep. While you may not remember in the morning, your body constantly wakes itself to restart breathing after suffocating for brief periods of time. The obstruction may be caused by a softening of tissues, obesity, large tonsils, or other problems. Because you are not aware of the issue at first, you can ask others to observe you while you sleep to let you know if you are waking and gasping at night. Daytime symptoms include dry mouth, headaches, and excessive tiredness from a lack of sleep. You may also see a sharp rise in your blood pressure compared to before experiencing apnea.
Designing An Oral Appliance To Open Your Airways
When you visit our practice we can evaluate your condition to determine if sleep apnea is the cause of your problems. We can design an oral appliance that fits the specific shape of your mouth to provide a comfortable experience while you sleep. By gently shifting your jaw open, we open your throat to help you breathe. If you have difficulty incorporating a prescribed CPAP machine into your nightly routine, this alternative treatment can provide similar results without noise or discomfort. As you begin to breathe once again as you sleep, your symptoms should subside, and the threats to your cardiovascular health can reduce.
TALK TO SUNNY SMILES IN EL PASO, TX, ABOUT TREATING YOUR SLEEP CONDITION
When sleep apnea interrupts your ability to get a full night’s rest, we could provide an oral appliance to unobstruct your throat and mouth. If you would like to book an appointment and learn more, please contact our Sunny Smiles location on N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso, TX at 915-849-9000.