Are you suffering from the symptoms and effects of sleep apnea? The Dental Office at River House creates custom night guards as a less invasive form of sleep apnea treatment. Custom-made night guards from our Arlington, VA dental team are a more comfortable solution for patients seeking relief from sleep apnea and its side effects.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Identified as continual pauses in breathing during sleep, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a reaction to your muscles relaxing during sleep and gravity pulling your airway closed. Sleep apnea can then lead to serious conditions including hypertension, memory loss, mood change, weight gain, and severe fatigue.
What Are The Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea?
Patients who suffer from sleep apnea regularly complain of:
- Heavy Snoring
- Periodic Loss Of Breath While Sleeping
- Struggling To Breathe While Sleeping
- Constant Fatigue And Lack Of Energy
- Weight Gain
- Depression
- Irritability & Mood Swings
- Dry Throat
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?
Sleep apnea is a common concern that affects millions of people in the United States alone. If you have been diagnosed with, or suspect that you have this sleep apnea, you could be at a higher risk for health conditions like:
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Stroke
- Depression
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Diabetes
- Worsening ADHD
What Treatments Are Available For Sleep Apnea?
If Dr. Cote, Dr. Ubee, and their team suspect that you may have sleep apnea, our team will coordinate treatment with a sleep specialist to ensure you get the treatment you need!
If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you will likely be provided with either a CPAP machine or an oral appliance for treatment.
A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is the most common treatment for most people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. The CPAP machine has a small air blower connected to a cushioned plastic mask that covers your nose. The blower forces air through a flexible hose into the mask to help keep your airways open while you sleep.
At The Dental Office at River House, we make custom oral appliances that are designed to open airways during sleep. Generally, our patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea prefer oral appliances to bulky CPAP machines.
Schedule Your Sleep Apnea Screening Today
If you have questions about sleep apnea symptoms, the medical insurance billing process, or any other services we offer, contact us today to speak with a member of our skilled team. Let us help you restore your quality of life and health — call The Dental Office at River House today to schedule your sleep apnea screening!