Sleep Apnea

As part of our commitment to providing the best overall oral health care, we have gained expertise in some of the most recent advances in treating sleep apnea, the disruption of sleep due to brief pauses in breathing. Though sleep apnea is not directly a dental illness, it is related to the mouth and throat and dentists are in a unique position to help with it.

While this condition may sound innocent enough, its effects can range from hypertension and heart disease to impotence and difficulty handling tasks on the job or at school.

Symptoms of sleep apnea can include:
• Snoring loud enough to disturb the sleep of others or yourself
• Shortness of breath that awakens you from sleep
• Intermittent pauses in your breathing during sleep
• Excessive daytime drowsiness, which may cause you to fall asleep while you're working, watching television or even driving

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There are several causes for sleep apnea, and many of them can be addressed successfully in our office. The relief from this ailment can be profound with wide-ranging benefits.

If you have reason to think you may be suffering from sleep apnea, we encourage you to schedule a visit so we can explore your situation, and discuss how we can help.