Sleeping Disorders
Address Your Sleep Apnea with Dental Treatments in Sunny Isles Beach
Did you know that up to 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea? This common condition can have severe effects on your health, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, and irregular heartbeats. Thankfully, you can effectively treat obstructive sleep apnea at a reasonable price.
What Are Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring?
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your airways become blocked, causing you to stop breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea can interrupt your breathing for up to 30 seconds and typically happens multiple times throughout the night. People with sleep apnea often wake up frequently for short periods without even realizing it. This condition can prevent you from getting a good night's sleep and increases your risk of heart attack 23 times.
Snoring is an issue closely related to sleep apnea. It occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat, producing sound. Snoring is a respiratory issue that affects your ability to breathe in oxygen and exhale CO2. It can also make it difficult for your partner to sleep.
What Are the Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Here are the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome:
- Daytime sleepiness
- Snoring
- Suddenly awakening in the middle of the night
- Gasping at night
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat
- Morning headaches
- Poor concentration
- Mood swings
If you suspect you have obstructive sleep apnea, you should book a sleep study known as nocturnal polysomnography. During this study, you're connected to equipment that monitors your heart, lung, and brain activity. Based on the results, you will know for sure if you suffer from sleep apnea.
What Are the Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
The primary cause of obstructive sleep apnea is the muscles in the back of your throat collapsing, blocking your airways. Your brain then briefly wakes you up in response. This chronic issue can occur every few minutes. These behaviors and characteristics make you more likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea:
- Obesity
- Being male
- Having a thick neck
- Sleeping on your back
- Being older
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Sedatives
- Nasal problems
To reduce your risk of suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, you should lose excess weight, quit smoking, and sleep on your side. If your apnea doesn't improve, you can explore low-cost and effective dental treatments. Other popular solutions for sleep apnea and snoring include using a CPAP machine or undergoing surgery. Depending on your condition, one or multiple treatments may be the best solution.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Dentistry and Snoring Solutions
At Solea Dental Spa in Sunny Isles Beach, we can treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea with a cost-effective custom-fit dental appliance that you wear at night. This dental appliance, known as a mandibular advancement device, pushes your jaw into a more optimal forward position, opening your airways and preventing your tongue from causing an obstruction. A mandibular advancement device is effective for preventing mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and stopping snoring.
A mandibular advancement device also has a lower price than a CPAP machine. It has zero side effects and is straightforward to use, making it a popular treatment for sleep apnea. However, it is not suitable for severe forms of sleep apnea.
What Is the Process of Getting a Mandibular Advancement Device?
Getting a mandibular advancement device at an affordable price at Solea Dental Spa in Sunny Isles Beach is incredibly easy! During your first appointment, we will take a mold of your teeth and start creating your custom dental device. It takes a few weeks to make, and then you'll need just one additional appointment to ensure the dental device fits correctly.
Don't suffer another restless night and delay treating obstructive sleep apnea, thinking it will cost you a fortune! Contact Solea Dental Spa today and book an appointment to get your mandibular advancement device made at a reasonable price. By wearing this oral appliance, you will instantly decrease your risk of heart attack and stroke and finally enjoy a deep sleep!
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