If your friends and family mention your snoring, they very well might have a point. Approximately 30 million of us in this country live with a common sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea, which contributes to some pretty serious health conditions like heart attack and stroke. It happens in the deepest form of sleep called REM (rapid eye movement), when the body acts a little differently than it does during waking hours. And if you think you might be experiencing sleep apnea, don’t keep it to yourself.
So, when you’re ready to fight back against obstructive sleep apnea, tell Dr. Jay Cook, DDS, at Family First Dental in Overland Park, KS. Our office is built to help people maintain and improve their oral health, and we know how important it is to treat this common sleep disorder. We also know that, for some people, the idea of hoses and masks through traditional CPAP is just too much. That’s why we offer another avenue to lasting, deeper sleep.
Oral appliance therapy works in a different way. Find out more about mandibular advancement for chronic obstructive sleep apnea with Family First Dental.
Sleep Apnea Affects Your Entire Self
In your deepest sleep, your body relaxes much more than when you are awake. This can cause the tissue in your throat or palate to touch, which blocks your airway and makes it harder to breathe. This condition is called obstructive sleep apnea and can be very harmful to your health. People with untreated sleep apnea have a significantly higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, so it’s nothing to ignore.
If you believe you may have this condition, you should discuss it with your dentist. Our team is ready to help qualified patients find their way to stronger sleep.
Oral Appliance Therapy Uses Mandibular Advancement
At your next checkup, be sure to tell your dentist that you’re thinking about your rest. We can help you to understand whether obstructive sleep apnea is holding you back, and if so, we can talk treatment options. But we know that for some, that’s a real hurdle because of the hassle of traditional CPAP.
Our office offers oral appliance therapy instead. This simple, yet innovative treatment option uses mandibular advancement to keep the airway open all night long. Rather than hoses or wires, patients receive a small oral appliance that is small enough to fit in your pocket.
Fight Back With Family First Dental
When obstructive sleep apnea prevents you from waking up rested, find out about mandibular advancement. To learn more about oral appliance therapy, call Family First Dental in Overland Park, KS, at 913-381-2600 today.