When your partner tells you that your loud snoring has made it impossible to sleep, or if you wake up feeling tired and cranky, it might be time to do something about it and take charge of your sleep health.
We understand how important quality sleep is to you and your loved ones; that’s why we offer treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea.
You don’t have to live with snoring or sleep apnea, so let’s explore what you can do to reclaim your life and your sleep quality.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a serious health condition where you repeatedly stop breathing throughout the night. This happens when the soft tissues in your throat relax and block your airway, affecting your body’s oxygen supply and keeping you from quality sleep.
Studies have shown that untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health concerns, including heart disease, stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea include the following:
- Loud snoring
- Restless sleep
- Dry mouth or sore throat
- Gasping and choking
- Irritability
- Daytime drowsiness
- Morning headaches
Your Treatment Options
When you visit Dynamite Smiles Dentistry, we’ll perform a comprehensive examination and ask you some questions about your symptoms. If we think you could have sleep apnea, we’ll refer you for a sleep study.
If you have severe sleep apnea, you may need to use a CPAP machine, but for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea, our dental office provides oral appliance therapy. Our oral appliances fit snugly in your mouth, and they’re flexible and comfortable.
We can customize any of the following devices to open your airway, allowing sufficient oxygen flow so you can get a restful night’s sleep:
- Mouthguard
- Nightguard
- Splint
- Mandibular advancement device
Need a Dentist in Scottsdale, AZ?
If you or a loved one is looking for quality dental care in the Scottsdale area, our experienced team will happily assist you! At Dynamite Smiles Dentistry, we’ll assess your needs and help you get the restful sleep you deserve.
Scheduling a consultation is easy; just give us a call at (480) 591-8111.