The Options for Sleep Apnea Treatment

premier • Oct 26, 2021

Though sleep disorders are common, you may need to seek sleep apnea treatment should you have it. Ignoring this condition may lead to severe complications like daytime fatigue, irritability, and heart problems that may not suit your health. It is prevalent in the US, given that 4 – 14% of men and 2 – 5% of women have been reported to have obstructive sleep apnea. This calls for finding suitable sleep apnea treatment before the condition worsens. Read on to discover some options for sleep apnea treatment.

What is Sleep Apnea?

It’s a sleeping disorder where your breathing tends to stop and then start repetitively. This leads to loud snoring, gasping for air in your sleep, and tiredness when you wake up. There are 3 types of sleeping apnea; obstructive, central, and mixed sleep apnea.

Options for Sleep Apnea Treatment

Once you notice sleep apnea, the next step should be to consult a specialist who will help diagnose the type, which can be mild, moderate, or severe, and determine the best treatment. Below are options for sleep apnea treatment.

·         Oral Appliance Therapy

This option is evaluated by a dentist who customizes some oral appliances that you wear when you sleep. The mouthpieces work by bringing your jaw forward, which opens the airway. They prevent your tongue and upper muscles from collapsing, as this may block the airway. The device is not only comfortable, but also simple to take care of and put on. In addition, you do not have to cancel your traveling plans as it is portable.

·         Positive Airway Pressure Devices

This is a common treatment for moderate and severe sleep apnea. This device is used with a breathing mask that you wear over your nose, mouth, or both when you sleep. It supplies continuous pressurized air into your throat, which prevents your airway from collapsing.

The pressure devices may include BIPAP (Bi-level positive airway pressure, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), and VPAP (variable positive airway pressure). This therapy treats obstructive sleep apnea and snoring issues, leaving you feeling better during sleep.

If you’re accustomed to snoring yet struggle with other sleep problems, don’t hesitate to contact us , South Holston Dental Designs, for help. We will enable you to detect any sleep disorders and immediately give treatment.

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