SLEEP APNEA DENTIS IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO, CA
Modern dentistry has made it possible for dentists to provide simple and effective treatment for common sleep disorders like sleep apnea and snoring. Dr. Marcos Ortega employs special mouthpieces that gently push your bottom jaw forward, opening your airway. This not only allows more airflow (and therefore more oxygen) but reduces or eliminates snoring by preventing the relaxed and constricted airways from vibrating (snoring).
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE SLEEP APNEA?
Even though your snoring may be well-known, it doesn’t automatically mean you have sleep apnea. It will be difficult for you to self-diagnose this issue, but if family or friends have mentioned any of the following symptoms, you make take that as an indicator and may want to pursue treatment for sleep apnea.
Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea:
- Abnormal or unusual pauses in breathing
- Unusally low breathing (hypopnea)
- Loud, erratic snoring
- Sleepiness during the day from lack of restful sleep
- Headaches in the morning
- Insomnia from sleep paralysis
- Some studies suggest sleep apnea may even lead to impairment in liver functionality
SLEEP APNEA HEALTH RISKS
An “apnea” is a pause in your breathing and “sleep apnea” is therefore pauses in breathing while sleeping. This may not sound like a big deal, but those “pauses” in breathing can last from seconds to minutes and can occur up to 30 times an hour in some cases. Discoveries have shown that sleep disorders like heavy snoring or breathing problems associated with sleep apnea can have major health implications.
Snoring can be more than just a family joke or annoyance when trying to sleep. Unfortunately many people with sleep disorders suffer for years without even knowing they have a health issue. The problem is often noticed by spouses or family that finally convince the sufferer to do something about it.
Benefits of Sleep Apnea Snoring Treatment
- Improved concentration and daytime alertness
- Better emotional stability
- Elimination of snoring
If you think you might be suffering from sleep apnea, or just want to reduce snoring, schedule a visit to our Hillcrest – downtown San Diego dentist office today.