What Do You Know About Sleep Apnea?
Are you still exhausted when you wake up in the morning? Do your loved ones complain about your snoring? If either of these sounds like you, there is a chance you may be suffering from an extremely common sleep problem known as sleep apnea. Millions of Americans suffer from this condition each year. Unfortunately, failure to receive treatment can lead to serious oral health complications. Did you know that we treat patients with this common condition? Read on to learn more.
What is Sleep Apnea?
If you or a loved one struggles with getting quality sleep, sleep apnea may be the problem. People with this common condition repeatedly stop breathing for brief moments during the night. In severe cases, this occurs hundreds of times a night! Sleep apnea is extremely harmful to your overall health and can lead to serious health concerns over time. It is common for people with sleep apnea to develop
- high blood pressure,
- cardiovascular disease,
- obesity, and
- memory problems.
Not to mention that dealing with extreme exhaustion can lead to accidents, trouble in the workplace, and issues with mood and behavior.
How Do We Treat Sleep Apnea?
There are many different treatment options for sleep apnea. One common treatment we find highly successful with our patients is an oral appliance that they wear while sleeping. Sleep apnea is often caused by weak throat muscles that collapse during sleep. An oral appliance will reposition the jaw, keeping the airway open to prevent sleep apnea and snoring.
If you are concerned that you or a loved one is suffering from sleep apnea, we would love to help. Contact our office, located on the Upper East Side, to schedule an appointment. We can perform an evaluation and create a treatment plan so you can get quality sleep and feel well rested. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
