Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition marked by abnormal breathing and breathing cessation during sleep. Sufferers experience multiple extended pauses in breath, causing lower-quality sleep. This also affects the body’s supply of oxygen. If sleep apnea is left untreated, it may lead to serious health complications. Fortunately, your dentist in Lansing, MI offers sleep apnea treatments to restore rest and alleviate symptoms, which in the early stages may include:
- Snoring
- Daytime sleepiness
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Headaches
Untreated Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Health Risks
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to depression and even diabetes complications.
Other symptoms and risks include:
- Heart disease and sudden heart attack
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Weight gain
- Sore throat
- Choking episodes at night
Your dentist provides sleep apnea treatment in Lansing, MI because your well-being is important to the dentist and our dental team.
Sleep Apnea Causes
The causes of sleep apnea are many, and certain factors may increase your risks, including gender. Sleep apnea is more common in men. Other causes and risk factors may include:
- Obesity
- Anxiety
- Narrow or obstructed airway
- Anatomical anomalies in the mouth or throat
Sleep apnea may also be linked to bruxism—clenching and grinding your teeth—especially during sleep. Your dentist in Lansing, MI wants you to sleep comfortably and safely!
Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
The specialist will likely recommend you take part in a clinical sleep study. In many cases, this sleep study can be done at home.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Your dentist customizes an oral appliance that fits the contours of your mouth. It gently guides your lower jaw forward to help open your airway during sleep. Many patients have found this alternative to be more comfortable and easier to comply with than the CPAP machine. It is also much easier to take along when traveling.
Contact Our Dental Office for Sleep Apnea Treatment
If you suspect sleep apnea, or if you have already been diagnosed, we may be able to help you. Our goal is to provide you with restful and safe sleep.
Our dentist treats sleep apnea everywhere, including Lansing, East Lansing, Haslett, Saint Johns, and Okemos.
