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Have you been told that you snore loudly? Do you suffer from daytime fatigue? These are common signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a sleep disorder that causes your breathing to stop and start repeatedly as you sleep. This keeps you from entering into a deep sleep. Consequently, you feel sleepy and tired the next day. Oral appliance therapy from Sterling Plaza Dentistry: Tom Alexander, DDS in Irvine, California, can help you manage OSA symptoms to get the quality sleep you need.Â
Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that should not be taken lightly. It can significantly impact your quality of life by preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep which has many negative effects on our bodies. It is crucial to seek medical attention if you suspect that you have sleep apnea, as it can lead to severe health problems if left untreated. Remember that early detection and treatment of sleep apnea can help you avoid more significant health issues such as fluctuating High Blood Pressure or uncontrolled blood sugar numbers to name a few.
Sleep apnea occurs when your throat muscles relax and block your upper airways as you sleep. This makes it difficult to breathe, impeding air intake our body needs. OSA can cause you to start and stop breathing frequently during the night, snore loudly, or wake up suddenly gasping for air. Dental appliances help keep your airways open to improve your breathing and help you get a good night’s sleep.
Oral appliance therapy can help counter the effects of OSA. Some of the most common appliances used are tongue-stabilizing devices and mandibular advancement devices (MAD). Your Irvine dentist, Dr. Tom Alexander, can explain more about using these appliances and how they can benefit you. We can work with you to have a customized dental appliance made for you to aid in your nightly sleep. Â
OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) dental appliances are specifically designed to manage sleep apnea symptoms to improve the quality of your sleep. Better sleep will reduce the ill effects of OSA during the day. Using an customized oral appliance at night can:
To schedule a consultation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea treatment, contact Sterling Plaza Dentistry: Tom Alexander, DDS in Irvine, CA, at (949) 868-2224.Â