Can Your Dentist Help You with Your Sleep Apnea Issues?
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea or you just suspect you suffer from it, you may be surprised to know that your dentist can provide comprehensive treatment. At California Dental Group we’ve worked with many patients who’ve had sleep apnea paired with other medical conditions. First, let’s discuss some of the common symptoms of sleep apnea and then we’ll discuss treatment options.
Do you have these signs or symptoms of sleep apnea?
There are a number of symptoms that may point toward a diagnosis of sleep apnea. One of the most common is loud snoring. If you pause while you snore, especially if there are gasping or choking sounds after the pause, then there’s a very good chance that you do indeed have sleep apnea.
Another common symptom of sleep apnea is sleepiness during the day. This can happen at home, work, or while driving. If you find that as soon as you get a quiet moment alone, you fall asleep the second you’re not active, then you may have sleep apnea.
Other symptoms include having a headache when you wake up or at other times in the morning, a difficulty in concentrating, issues with memory, irritability, depression, mood swings, personality changes, frequent trips to the bathroom at night to urinate, and a dry mouth or a sore throat when you wake up. If you have any of these signs then you’ll want to call California Dental Group right away at (800) 407-0161.
The symptoms of sleep apnea in children can be different
Many parents have no idea that sleep apnea can actually be common in kids too. The problem is that it’s not always as easy to recognize. Like in adults, it may lead to regular loud snoring, but it can also lead to other issues. They include weird sleeping positions, bedwetting, night terrors, and excessive sweating when in bed.
Treatment options for sleep apnea
The good news is that if your California dentist does diagnose you with sleep apnea, there are treatment options. One of the more common options is an oral appliance. At California Dental Group we can custom make it for you with a plastic-like mold that forms specifically to your mouth. These devices will work not just to prevent sleep apnea but to prevent snoring too.
They’re very effective in people who have moderate or mild sleep apnea and can also be effective for severe sleep apnea. Other treatment options include oral surgery and the use of a CPAP machine.
Are you wondering if you have sleep apnea? Are you curious about this oral device and whether or not it can help you? If so, then today is the day to call California Dental Group for your free sleep apnea consultation. Call us now at (800) 407-0161 to set up your appointment.
