Treatment for Snoring & Sleep Apnea in Grapevine
Do you wake up as tired as when you went to sleep? Have friends or
family members told you that you snore? If you answered yes, you may
suffer from sleep apnea.
With sleep apnea, you may experience:
- Chronic tiredness
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Increase in work-related accidents
- Job performance problems
- Memory loss
- Poor quality of life
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Weight gain
Snoring is the sound of soft oral tissues vibrating and in some cases, may indicate obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. With this condition, breathing stops multiple times throughout the night for 10 seconds or longer due to airway obstruction. Oversized structures, loose soft tissues, being overweight, or having sinus problems may cause obstructive sleep apnea. Men and overweight individuals are at higher risk for OSA, but even healthy children can experience the disorder.
Dr. Martin will recommend a sleep study, and if you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you’ll probably explore Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) as a treatment option. Although this is considered a gold standard treatment, many people find it to be restrictive and uncomfortable. CPAP-intolerant patients often report issues like feelings of claustrophobia and poorly fitting facemasks.
55% of Sleep Apnea Patients are CPAP Intolerant
Dr. Martin, Grapevine dentist, can provide you with an appliance that is a conservative and convenient alternative and has shown great results with many patients.
A sleep guard gently holds the lower jaw forward to reduce the potential for airway blockage. If you would like to sleep soundly, don’t want to wear a CPAP, or want to find out if your snoring signifies a more serious problem, schedule an appointment to talk with our dentist in Grapevine about sleep apnea.
Dr. Martin provides comprehensive treatment for sleep apnea in Grapevine for South Lake, Trophy Club, Colleyville and Keller, TX.
