Sleep Apnea Erin Mills

Is Sleep Apnea Affecting Your Life?

Scared to Smile Due to Broken or Missing Teeth?

Sleep apnea can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. It causes constant interruptions in breathing during sleep, leading to fatigue, drowsiness, headaches, and difficulty concentrating during the day (not to mention snoring, which can also negatively affect your partner). Seeking treatment can seem scary at first, but by managing symptoms and finding relief, you can improve your sleep quality and your overall health.

Sleep Apnea Can Lead to More Health Consequences

There have been more studies done to link the connection between sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and heart attacks because of breathing interruptions during sleep. These interruptions decrease oxygen levels in the blood, putting a strain on your heart.

Don’t keep struggling. By visiting our dental team today, we can begin curating a custom sleep apnea treatment plan for you to prevent long-term health consequences.

Taking the STOP-Bang Questionnaire Can Help Us Determine if You Have Sleep Apnea

Utilizing the STOP-Bang Questionnaire can help us assess the likelihood of a patient having obstructive sleep apnea. It consists of eight yes or no questions about snoring, fatigue, high blood pressure, age, etc. The patient will receive a point for each symptom or risk, for a maximum of eight points. It helps to quickly and easily identify patients who may benefit from further evaluation and appropriate treatment options. Ultimately, the higher the score, the greater the risk of suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. A score of 5 or more is considered high risk whereas 2 or lower is considered low risk.

Dental Appliances Can Help Treat Sleep Apnea

Several different kinds of dental appliances can be used to treat sleep apnea that are usually worn at night. These appliances are usually combined with other treatment methods, such as a CPAP machine.

Many patients automatically assume that wearing something at night will be uncomfortable, but this isn’t true. After we determine the best treatment plan for you, we’ll custom-fit your device to ensure it’s comfortable and effective.

Book an Appointment Today to Discuss Sleep Apnea Solutions

If you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air, your partner is complaining about you snoring, or you wake up with headaches and experience tiredness and trouble concentrating throughout the day, it’s time to visit our dental office to discuss the possibility of sleep apnea treatment. Sleep apnea that’s left untreated can lead to long-term complications. Plus, don’t you want to finally have a good night’s sleep? Sleep apnea treatment can improve your quality of life. Book an appointment with us today and we can begin curating a custom treatment plan to get you back on track to better sleep and improved overall well-being.

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