Sleep apnea is more than just a snore. When left untreated, it can reduce your quality of sleep and seriously affect your whole-body health. In the short term, sleep apnea can cause drowsiness and poor quality sleep. And in the long run, it can raise your risk of life-threatening conditions like heart attacks or strokes.
Dealing with minor sleep apnea? A custom oral appliance can move your jaw into a healthier position for less snoring and more sleeping. Our team can guide you through your options and answer any questions, so you can feel confident about your care. Without treatment, low-quality sleep can cause things like irritability, problems focusing, or even drowsiness when driving. Sleep apnea treatment helps reduce your risk of health conditions like headaches, diabetes, heart attack and stroke, and more.
Sleep apnea treatment helps you feel more energetic and get through the day more easily. It will be easier to do things like exercise and lose weight. Proper treatment may also help restore your libido and improve intimacy, since sleep apnea is often associated with low sex drive.
First, you'll need to see a sleep specialist for a diagnosis. You may undergo a sleep study, which can be done either at home or in a special lab. Depending on your condition, your treatment recommendations may differ. Patients with minor apnea may just need a special retainer from a dentist, while those with more serious apnea may need treatment like a CPAP, or sometimes surgery to correct the jaw position.
Your sleep specialist will make the appropriate recommendation. If your sleep specialist recommends a retainer, orthodontics, or oral surgery, our team is here to help. We will work closely with you and your sleep specialist to help you control and manage your apnea. This mouthguard changes the position of your jaw when you sleep, which prevents oral tissue from sagging into your airway.
