Restore Your Restful Sleep and Health with Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment
Healthy sleep is critical for physical and emotional health. Unfortunately, having a restful night’s sleep can be challenging for some people, especially if you are a chronic snorer or have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These conditions deny your body restful sleep whenever you want to catch some Zs.
An occasional sleepless night is normal, but when it happens frequently, it can strain your major organs and initiate a cycle of health issues. Treehouse Dental offers customized mouthguards as a simple yet effective treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in Highland, Utah. Schedule an appointment today with Dr. William Collins, Dr. Greg Pitts, Dr. Beau Seager, and the team for a healthier, happier you.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea, also known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a common sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing while sleeping. OSA is the most prevalent type of sleep apnea. OSA occurs when soft tissues in the upper airway collapse while sleeping, causing partial or complete blockage. While the cessations in breathing are brief, these episodes can recur up to a hundred times a night.
What is the relationship between OSA and snoring?
Snoring is the sound produced by the vibration of tissues in the throat when airflow is partially obstructed during sleep. Snoring is common and harmless but may indicate a more serious condition.
Snoring can be an early indicator of OSA, mainly if it is loud and accompanied by other symptoms such as gasping for air, choking, or pauses in breathing. However, not all people who snore have OSA, and not all OSA patients snore.
What are the other symptoms of OSA?
Snoring is just a smokescreen for OSA. Lack of sufficient oxygen and sleep causes several undesirable symptoms.
Some include:
- Daytime fatigue
- Mood changes
- Irritability
- Poor concentration or memory loss
- Morning headaches
- Waking up with a sore throat
- Depression
- Loss of libido
Furthermore, OSA is associated with significant health risks, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and an increased risk of accidents due to daytime sleepiness. These risks make it a severe condition to diagnose and treat.
How is OSA treated?
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is usually the go-to treatment for sleep apnea by many medical practitioners. A CPAP device keeps the airway open using pressured air forced through a mask worn over your nose and mouth. CPAP therapy keeps your airway open as you sleep, reducing apneas for quality sleep. A CPAP machine works for many OSA cases, but many patients discontinue treatment because of irritability, noise, claustrophobia, and other reasons.
If CPAP therapy doesn’t work for you, Dr. Collins, Dr. Pitts, and Dr.Seager have another solution. Instead of a machine strapped to your head, the doctor uses a custom-fitted oral device. A sleep apnea mouthpiece depresses your tongue and keeps your lower jaw in an optimal position to keep your airway open.
A personalized mouthguard restores healthy breathing, ensuring you enjoy restful sleep. It also treats snoring as an added benefit. When worn as directed, this oral device improves sleep apnea symptoms, and soon, you’ll live your healthy life to the fullest.
Ready for sleep apnea treatment?
Oral appliance therapy offers several benefits, including ease of use, comfort, noiseless treatment, and low maintenance. Have you lost the battle to sleep apnea in Highland, UT? We welcome you to Treehouse Dental for effective treatment. Call (801) 756-2273 to schedule your treatment.
