If you believe you may have a sleep disorder, consult with your dentist to see if they would recommend you undergo a sleep study. Sleep studies are conducted through the night while you’re asleep to monitor the oxygen levels throughout your body.
As with most conditions, there are different levels of severity when it comes to sleep disorders. For example, a mild sleep apnea condition may be cured by some simple lifestyle changes. Whereas, a severe condition may need oral surgery in order to open up your airway.
In many cases, patients can use a machine known as a CPAP machine while they sleep in order to help them consistently breathe. A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine uses pressure to keep your airway open in order to take in the oxygen the machine is giving out.
In other cases, patients have seen success using an oral appliance that keeps the tongue and lower jaw forward in order to prevent airway blockage.
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