Sleep Apnea Therapy – Collinsville, VA
Get the Quality Sleep You Deserve!
Has your partner informed you that you snore during the night? Maybe you find yourself constantly sleepy throughout the day. Sleep apnea can take a toll on your everyday life in a variety of different ways. Sleep apnea can also increase your risk of other health issues. The good news is that we offer sleep apnea therapy at Collinsville Dental Associates to help you get the quality sleep you deserve. Give us a call to schedule your first appointment!
Why Choose Collinsville Dental Associates for Sleep Apnea Therapy?
- Friendly, Professional Team
- Customized Oral Appliances
- We Treat Patients of All Ages
What Is Sleep Apnea?
There are a few different types of sleep apnea with the most common type being obstructive sleep apnea. This occurs when the muscles located in your throat and the back of your mouth relax and collapse causing a blockage in your airway. This can cause you to snore loudly and stop breathing repetitively as you sleep. Most people who have this condition are unaware of it. Here are some of the most common symptoms you may experience:
- Daytime sleepiness
- Loud, chronic snoring
- Waking up with a dry or sore throat
- Morning headaches
- Waking up gasping for air or feeling out of breath
- Mood changes or irritability
- Memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
In addition to the frustrating symptoms listed above, sleep apnea can have even more detrimental effects. People who lack quality sleep struggle with focus, memory, depression, and reaction time. Untreated sleep apnea also increases your risk of developing heart disease and experiencing a cardiovascular event, like a heart attack. Pregnant women with untreated sleep apnea are also more likely to have a pre-term birth due to an increase in blood pressure. In the end, if you think you have sleep apnea, it is important that you seek treatment!
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
There are a few different options when it comes to treating sleep apnea. Here are the most popular:
- CPAP Systems: CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It uses a forced air machine to move air into the nose and mouth, keeping the area clear while you sleep.
- Oral Appliance Therapy: This treatment uses a customized oral appliance to shift the jaw forward and place pressure on the throat and keep the airway clear. This allows patients to breathe deeply as they sleep.
- Combination Treatment: For some patients, a combination of CPAP and oral appliance therapy offers the perfect balance. The CPAP system uses a nasal-only mask to force air into the nose and the oral appliance shifts the jaw to keep the airway clear.