What causes sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea can be caused by various factors, including obesity, enlarged tonsils, a large neck circumference, nasal congestion, and certain structural abnormalities in the airway.

What is CPAP therapy?

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy involves wearing a mask over your nose and/or mouth while you sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers a continuous stream of air, keeping your airway open.

What are the risks of untreated sleep apnea?

Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and an increased risk of accidents due to daytime drowsiness.

How do I know if I have sleep apnea?

If you experience symptoms such as loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, or excessive daytime sleepiness, you should consult with a healthcare professional who can refer you for a sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea.

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Did you know that the risk of a heart attack is 23 times more likely than average with a sleep disorder, and 92% of stroke victims live unknowingly with this condition before having a stroke? At Signature Smiles, we're concerned about the overall health of our patients, including their sleep health. Many people suffer needlessly from dangerous sleep disruptive disorders that keep them from getting enough oxygen at night. Our training allows us to offer you education and treatment surrounding sleep health in the simplest and most cost-effective way possible.

Health Risks Associated With Sleep Apnea

Estimates suggest that more than twelve million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Most cases are still undiagnosed, contributing to diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and traffic accidents related to drowsy driving. Dentistry serves a vital role in treating this silent epidemic. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends oral appliances as primary therapy for the treatment of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and for patients with severe sleep apnea who can't tolerate CPAP treatment.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

There are a variety of ways to treat sleep apnea, depending on the severity of the condition. Some people may require surgery, while others can find relief with simple lifestyle changes or oral appliance therapy.

Some treatment methods include:

If you have mild sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or avoiding alcohol before bedtime. You may also be asked to sleep on your side or stomach to prevent your tongue from blocking your airway.

If you have moderate to severe sleep apnea, you may need to use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to keep your airway open during sleep. CPAP machines deliver a gentle stream of air through a mask that you wear during sleep.

Oral appliance therapy is another option for treating sleep apnea. This involves wearing a mouthguard-like device that holds your tongue and jaw in place to keep your airway open. Oral appliance therapy is often used in conjunction with CPAP therapy. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat sleep apnea. This may involve removing excess tissue from the throat or correcting a deviated septum.

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Common Questions About Sleep Apnea

What causes sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea can be caused by various factors, including obesity, enlarged tonsils, a large neck circumference, nasal congestion, and certain structural abnormalities in the airway.
What is CPAP therapy?

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy involves wearing a mask over your nose and/or mouth while you sleep. The mask is connected to a machine that delivers a continuous stream of air, keeping your airway open.
What are the risks of untreated sleep apnea?

Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and an increased risk of accidents due to daytime drowsiness.
How do I know if I have sleep apnea?

If you experience symptoms such as loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, or excessive daytime sleepiness, you should consult with a healthcare professional who can refer you for a sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea.

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