Fight Back Against Sleep Apnea

Do you have a tough time waking up? If you are feeling exhausted by lunchtime, then it might be time to talk to your oral health team about whether obstructive sleep apnea is to blame. This common sleep disorder is often characterized by loud or intrusive snoring, but that’s not always the case. Working with a trusted sleep science professional can help you to understand what’s going on with your rest.

Here at The Audubon Dental Center, Dr. Fleshner, D.D.S. works to help find smile solutions. We understand the importance of keeping up with your mouth, and we also know that oral health is about more than just your teeth. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea affects approximately 30 million of us here in the United States, so you are certainly not alone; take the time to talk about your options with a dentist who truly cares. When you are ready, we are ready for you.

When sleep apnea affects your day, see about improving your night. Learn more about the innovative oral appliance approach.

How Sleep Apnea Affects Overall Health

While you might be well aware of the day-to-day issues that are associated with poor rest, did you know that chronic obstructive sleep apnea can impact your health, as well? Those with untreated sleep apnea are at a significantly higher risk of certain conditions due to a lack of oxygen and increase in blood pressure. Patients experience heart attack, stroke, and even type 2 diabetes at an elevated rate when they ignore this common sleep disorder.

In order to fully understand your treatment options, it’s helpful to take a look at what chronic obstructive sleep apnea actually is. This happens in your deepest form of sleep, when the body acts a little differently than during waking hours. The throat or palate can wind up softened to a point where you block yourself from breathing properly.

Oral Appliance Therapy Offers A Convenient Sleep Solution

At your appointment to talk about sleep apnea, see about the differences in treatment possibilities. Sometimes, people shy away from having this discussion because they want to avoid hoses and masks. We completely understand this feeling, and it’s why we offer an alternative to CPAP.

Our team understands that for some, convenience is important. Oral appliance works in a different way than CPAP, helping patients to ditch the wires and mask. With a simple adjustment of the placement of your jaw, this approach offers a different way.