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Posts for: November, 2020
A good night's sleep is a blessing, but if you're snoring, it disturbs you, your household, and your health. At the Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Center in Leawood, KS, Dr. Nancy Addy, and Dr. Jarret Grosdidier are the sleep dentists to consult regarding your snoring. CPAP is not the only treatment option!.
What is sleep apnea?
It's a medical disorder in which the person snores loudly and stops breathing during the night. Besides extreme tiredness and mental fog, people with sleep apnea may experience:
- Depression
- Erectile dysfunction
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Headaches
- Weight gain
The Sleep Foundation says from two to nine percent of American adults have Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA. OSA happens when the tissues at the back of the throat cover the airway as you sleep. Central Sleep Apnea, or CSA, occurs when the respiratory system and the brain miscommunicate. A third disorder, Mixed Sleep Apnea, has features of both CSA and OSA.
How we can help you
If you or a family member have noticed symptoms of sleep apnea, speak to your family care physician. He or she may refer you to a sleep physician for testing and confirmation of your diagnosis.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines help many people deal with sleep apnea. Worn every night, a facial mask sends a stream of air into the mouth and down the throat, keeping the airway open. This works well, and symptoms diminish significantly.
However, some people cannot tolerate CPAP due to its noise or even because of claustrophobia. So, oral appliance therapy from Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Center in Leawood, KS, is the better choice.
Both our dentists are Diplomates of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. They understand the pathophysiology of sleep apnea and the frustrations of its treatment.
At our Leawood snoring office, Dr. Addy or Dr. Grosdidier will discuss your symptoms and also do an oral examination. Your dentist may advise wearing a custom-fitted oral appliance to keep your airway patent and you snore-free.
Oral appliance therapy
There are two basic kinds of oral appliances. Both have metal and acrylic components and fit comfortably inside the mouth each time you go to sleep. The types include:
- Tongue-retaining devices which keep the tongue from covering the throat
- Mandibular advancement devices which put the lower jaw in a forward position, opening the airway and flattening the tongue
Dr. Addy or Dr. Grosdidier will help you decide on your best option and make the adjustments needed for comfort and performance.
Find out more
Snoring can be dangerous. So, learn more about why you snore and see Dr. Nancy Addy or Dr. Jarret Grosdidier about oral appliance therapy. Call us today for an informative consultation at Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Center in Leawood, KS: (913) 451-2929.