Sleep Apnea Treatment
in Cullman, AL
When you wake up groggy or tired, you may think you just had an off night. However, when drowsy and tired become a pattern, you may be one of many individuals affected by sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can disturb your sleep and affect your overall health. At Cullman Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, our dentists can help you find that good nights sleep you deserve with sleep apnea treatment. Contact our office to schedule your sleep apnea appointment!
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What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly becomes interrupted during sleep. This interruption is a result of oral blockages, typically from the muscles in the back of the throat collapsing. In order to prevent suffocation from lack of oxygen, the body forces itself awake, making it difficult to achieve the deep states of sleep needed to feel rested upon waking up.
Is snoring a sign of sleep apnea?
Many symptoms can develop from sleep apnea. Understanding and paying attention to the symptoms of sleep apnea can be important in developing sleep apnea treatment. Snoring tends to be one of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea, as sleep apnea causes the soft tissues in the mouth to relax to the point of touching one another, causing the vibration of snoring. Other common symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Insomnia or restless sleep
- Waking up at night short of breath
- Snorting or choking sounds during the night
- Headaches upon awakening
- Extreme drowsiness throughout the day
How is sleep apnea treated?
Once sleep apnea is confirmed, you’ll be glad to know several options to treat and manage sleep apnea. Sleep apnea treatment depends on the severity and type of sleep apnea. At Cullman Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we’ll work with you to determine the best sleep apnea treatment. One popular option is oral appliance therapy. Oral appliance therapy provides an easy, non-invasive solution to sleep apnea symptoms. Oral appliance therapy is custom fit for comfort and easy to bring along as you travel so you can get a good rest every night!
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