If you have the warning signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), then you could struggle with daytime exhaustion, moodiness, and even memory concerns. Our team can offer a custom and noninvasive solution to your disorder, so you can rest easy again. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist can offer a sleep solution!
The Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea
How do you know if you should seek treatment? Well, if you feel exhausted during the day despite feeling like you slept the night before, this could be a sign. The disorder means you stop breathing briefly multiple times at night as soft tissues collapse and block air passages. You may not remember these interruptions to your REM sleep, but they leave you feeling tired. Chronic snoring is also reported, as is dry mouth, headaches, and episodes of waking suddenly gasping for air or choking. Trouble with memory and concentrating is common too. Don’t live with these, enjoy a better quality of life by scheduling an appointment.
Creating Your Custom Oral Appliance
Our team will talk to you about your symptoms and also carefully examine your smile and oral structures with advanced imaging technology, so we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy. If you need sleep apnea treatment, we will take detailed images and measurements of your mouth to create an oral appliance. The device will look like a mouthguard, but when worn at night it shifts your jaw and tongue forward to keep air passages open and free of obstruction. You avoid OSA-related symptoms and feel more rested and alert. The device is easy to clean and use, and can travel with you too!
The Changes to Your Lifestyle
Along with treatment, we could also suggest positive changes to your sleep routine. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time daily, and keep your bedroom dark and cool. Avoid caffeine and excessive amounts of alcohol before bed, and rest on your side instead of your back. These changes can help you fall asleep easier and stay that way. If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat issues like sleep apnea, or if you need to try a CPAP alternative, then contact our team today. We’re ready to help you rest with ease and enjoy a better quality of life as a result!
Do You Have Questions About Treating Sleep Apnea
Our team wants to help you find a solution to your chronic snoring and OSA, so you feel better during waking hours. Along with feeling more rested, this can safeguard your immune system and heart health too. If you’re ready to start your treatment journey, call about a consultation with Dr. Stewart and his staff in Livonia, Michigan at 734-425-4400.
