When you have trouble sleeping, this could leave you feeling exhausted during the day, and your snoring could even impact how your significant other rests too. Our team can help by diagnosing your sleep apnea and offering a comfortable solution. In today’s blog, your Syosset, NY, dentist talks about our sleep apnea appliances.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring is caused by the partial obstruction of air passages by soft tissues in our throat and mouth. As we breathe and force air through these narrowed passages, this creates a loud sound. Sleep apnea means that these same passages are completely blocked by soft tissues. With this disorder, your REM sleep is interrupted multiple times every night, so even if you assume you slept well you actually feel exhausted during the day. Without treatment, this can leave you moody, and suffering from issues with your memory of concentrating. Over time, the strain from the disorder can even impact your immune system and heart health.
Oral Appliances
Our team can help! We will start by taking detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles with scanning technology. In a dental lab setting, we will use them to design and craft an oral appliance. The device will look like a simple mouthguard and be worn as you rest. However, this actually shifts your jaw and tongue forward to keep airways open and free of obstruction. The appliances are easy to use, store, and clean, and can offer a more effective and comfortable solution than a CPAP machine.
Changes to Your Sleep Habits
You can also help with positive changes to your sleep habits. For example, you can go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, rest on your side instead of your back, and keep your bedroom dark and cool. Also, be sure you avoid screens in the hour before bed, and avoid exercise, large meals, and excessive alcohol in the two hours before bed. These actions can help you rest easier! If you have any questions about how our team will diagnose and treat a serious concern like sleep apnea, or if you often feel tired in the day and suffer from chronic snoring, then reach out to our team today to learn more! Let’s start you on a path to a good night’s sleep.
Do You Have Questions About Our Sleep Treatments?
We have a custom and comfortable way to help you sleep without difficulty. To learn more about enjoying a good night’s rest once again, then contact our Syosset, NY dental office today at 516-433-2211. Everyone needs to feel rested and alert to make the most of their day, and we want to help with our sleep apnea appliances.
