Has the time come for you to seek treatment for sleep apnea? This is a problem that can cause more than just snoring—by putting off services to address it, you can put your emotional and physical health at risk. Our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office can offer you an effective treatment in the form of oral appliance therapy. Instead of using a CPAP machine to keep your breathing sound throughout the night, we can use a custom guard to keep your airways unobstructed. For people with obstructive sleep apnea, this can effectively resolve their issue and help them once again sleep soundly and comfortably.
Are You Being Negatively Affected By Sleep Apnea?
You may not realize it, but your inability to sleep without snoring could be a sign that you are struggling with sleep apnea. What makes this different from snoring is that people who suffer from this condition lose the ability to breathe for extended durations, which leads to interruptions in their rest cycle. You may notice something is amiss if you regularly feel fatigued, if you frequently wake up with headaches or have a sore throat, and if your snoring is accompanied by strained, uncomfortable breathing sounds.
Using Your Oral Appliance To Correct Your Nightly Breathing
With your sleep appliance in place, you can correct the position of your jaw and stop breathing interruptions from affecting your rest. The guard is specially designed to fit you. That custom design can make it more comfortable, and it can also make it easier for you to keep it in position throughout the night. Obstructive sleep apnea is the result of soft tissues in your throat blocking your airways; with your appliance in, your jaw’s position changes in a way that keeps this from happening.
Why You Shouldn’t Put Off Treatment
What are you really doing to your health when you put off sleep apnea treatment? In addition to making you snore, this issue stops you from completing your rest cycles, which takes away the important benefits of a full night’s rest. You can find yourself lacking energy and focus during the day, and you may be at risk for “nodding off” at dangerous times, such as when you are driving. You can also have a harder time controlling your blood pressure when you have sleep apnea.
Talk To Your Livonia/Detroit, MI Dentist About Oral Appliance Therapy
With oral appliance therapy, we can help you take on problems with sleep apnea without asking you to use a CPAP machine. Your appliance will help you by keeping your airways clear, effectively preventing obstructions from occurring and robbing you of oxygen while you rest. If you wish to find out more, contact your Livonia, MI, dentist, Dr. Stewart, by calling (734) 425-4400.
