How We Offer Solutions For Snoring And Sleep Apnea

When you feel tired during the day, and also snore frequently, this could mean you need treatment for sleep apnea. Otherwise, symptoms could worsen and you risk strain on your heart health! But we can help with a custom oral appliance. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about our custom solutions for snoring and sleep apnea.

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

When you snore, this is because limited airflow caused by partially blocked air passages creates a loud sound as air is forced through. This could prevent both you and your significant other from resting well. But this could also be a warning sign of sleep apnea. With this disorder, as you rest the collapse of soft tissues in the throat and rear of your mouth block airflow. You stop breathing until the brain wakes you to resume. Often, sufferers don’t recall this happening and assume they slept well. But during the day, they suffer from exhaustion and over time, this could impact overall health. Don’t ignore chronic snoring, talk to our team about possible treatment options.

Warning Signs and Dangers

We mentioned snoring and daytime exhaustion as possible symptoms of sleep apnea. But you should also be aware that you could wake in the night gasping for air or choking, wake with dry mouth, and experience moodiness and headaches during the day. People with the disorder often experience memory issues and difficulty concentrating on tasks at work or school. Over time, the strain on your immune system can lead to more frequent illnesses. There could also be stress on your heart health, which leads to a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and even stroke or heart attack. But our team can offer a comfortable and effective way to treat the issue with an oral appliance.

Help with a Custom Oral Appliance

While the CPAP machine is common and effective, it can also be loud and cumbersome, and many people simply stop using it, allowing sleep apnea to again impact their quality of life and overall health. But we offer an alternative that is simple and convenient. With an oral appliance, we custom-fit a device that looks like a mouthguard and is worn while you sleep. Once in place, the device will gently reposition the jaw and tongue to ensure airways stay open and free of obstruction. You avoid snoring and breathing cessation, and wake up more refreshed and alert. The device is easy to use and clean, and can also travel with you too. If you have any questions about how we treat poor sleep with an oral appliance or if you suffer from chronic snoring and daytime drowsiness, then contact our team today to learn more.

Schedule a Visit to Learn More About Preventive Dentistry

We would like to help you sleep well, waking up refreshed and alert! For more information on our sleep appliances, then schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith and our team by calling Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, today at (972) 262-5111.