Get The Sleep You Need Again With Sleep Apnea Treatment

If you or a loved one snores loudly or wakes up feeling exhausted despite a full night’s sleep, sleep apnea may be the cause - and it’s more common than you might think. Fortunately, customized oral appliances from Dental By Nature can help!

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder that occurs during sleep. Sleep-related breathing disorders often include snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, central sleep apnea, hypopnea, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Symptoms of sleep apnea include:

• Loud or irregular snoring
• Nocturnal choking or gasping
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Nocturia
• Dry mouth when waking up
• Morning headaches

OSA is widespread and makes up for 80% of all sleep disorders in the U.S., according to the American Dental Association. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that almost 25 million people in the U.S. are affected by sleep apnea. OSA and other sleep disorders can have serious, potentially fatal effects, especially on developing youngsters. In fact, studies have shown that untreated OSA increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, type two diabetes, stroke, and depression.

How Can Oral Appliances Help With Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is caused by unnatural relaxation in the tongue and throat muscles that ultimately obstruct breathing. Our dentist can diagnose and treat sleep apnea effectively according to your needs. Customized oral appliances prevent your tongue from obstructing the airflow of breathing. Oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea is similar to wearing a nightguard. It is non-invasive and easy to wear at night.

Here’s how oral appliances are made and alleviate sleep apnea symptoms:

• Customized Mold: Our dentist creates a digital or physical mold of your teeth to create the oral appliance. The model is sent to a lab that creates a personalized appliance to treat your sleep apnea.
• Fitted For Comfort: Once complete, our dentist fits it to you to ensure proper support and comfort.

Oral appliances are found to be highly effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea treatment. This type of treatment is comfortable and easy to tolerate for patients who are uncomfortable with a CPAP device or seek an alternative solution.

Call us today to talk about sleep apnea treatment in Longmont, CO, and take the first step toward better sleep and better health!