At Wilshire Smile Studio, you will get all the dentistry services you need. One of the dental services that the dentists offer is treating sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person skips breathing for some seconds while asleep. This makes the person gasps more air quickly resulting to want is called snoring which is a common symptom of this disorder. Dentists at Wilshire Smile Studio are capable of dealing with this disorder.
We provide sleep apnea mouth guard Los Angeles as one of the ways of dealing with this disorder. There are so many things that you need to know about this disorder.
Types Of Sleep Apnea
There are two common types of sleep apnea. There is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the central sleep apnea (CSA). Obstructive sleep apnea happens when there is a physical blockage of the airway. What blocks the airway. Airway blockage can be caused by heavy tongue or large soft tissue in the upper throat that collapses when muscles relax when one is asleep.
Once the airway is blocked the lungs will fail to wok properly and hence forcing the air in creating snoring sounds. Central sleep apnea (CSA) happens the brain fails to send signals to the muscles which control the breathing system. Brain failure is caused by so many factors, it can be due to much intake of alcohol and other factors that affect brain functioning. The two types of sleeping disorders are treated at Wilshire Smile Studio by use of sleep apnea mouth guards Los Angeles.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SLEEP APNEA
How will you know that you are suffering from sleep apnea? Most people fail to know that they are actually suffering from this condition. This is because it happens during the night when the person is asleep. When snoring the person will just wake for some seconds and sleep again, thus going without noticing. There are signs that will show that one is suffering from sleep apnea.
They include; insomnia, obesity, reduced reaction time, migraine headaches especially in the morning, poor memory and drowsiness. Some other symptoms may include, depression, anxiety, having a sore throat in the morning and frequent urination at night.
If you have any of the symptoms ensure that you visit Wilshire Smile Studio today to get treatment. One of the common treatments you will be offered is sleep apnea mouth guard Los Angeles.
Medical treatment
Wilshire Smile Studio has a highly trained dentist who can provide comfortable and less expensive sleep apnea treatment. Normally, you will be offered some prescriptions that will manage the symptoms. Alternatively, minor surgery can be done by the oral surgeon.
This surgery is meant to help create a comfortable airway to prevent obstructive sleep apnea. Alternatively, the dentist will design a sleep apnea mouth guard Los Angeles for you. Ensure that you make an appointment today if you have any of the sleep apnea symptoms. Early treatment will prevent future diseases.
What are Oral (dental) Appliances?
An oral appliance is recommended for mild and moderate Sleep Apnea.
The appliances fit over your teeth like an orthodontic retainer, keeping your tongue, soft tissue and jaw in a position that will allow normal breathing to be achieved while sleeping.
Severe Sleep Apnea will be treated with more moderate treatment and customized oral appliances.
How does a sleep apnea oral appliance work?
Oral appliances are a very effective device with Sleep Apnea, but how do you know if it is right for you?
Our team at Sleep Apnea Appliance Los Angeles can properly diagnose and recommend the best treatment for your condition.
Our appliances are more comfortable and are less complicated to wear than CPAP. They are more portable as you travel and best of all, you are able to speak and drink water while wearing the appliance and most importantly, you do not have to have surgery.