Sleep Apnea
Orange, CA Dentist
 If you are constantly feeling as though you lack energy and often are too tired to get things done, you could be having the problem of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea makes it impossible to ensure proper breathing while sleeping. It is a physical condition that deprives your body of the oxygen it needs for optimal function.
A visit to our office at Charlie Hsieh Dental Corporation allows us to talk about your issue. We offer non-invasive treatment that could help you regain your energy and feel like yourself again. We will be glad to discuss the treatment options available and make the right recommendation on how to proceed with the treatment plan.
What is Sleep Apnea?
When you have sleep apnea, it makes it difficult for the body to get the oxygen needed to function properly. Without sufficient oxygen levels, you feel drained, sluggish, and without energy. However, because this condition mostly occurs at night, you may not have an idea that you have it.
Sleep apnea can impact your health in different ways. If left untreated, it may contribute to health problems such as headaches, depression, heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. You will mostly have an overall lack of your well-being and could suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
In addition to health problems, sleep apnea can make the body difficult to work and function as desired. You may not have sufficient energy to keep you awake past dinner or even enjoy your time with the family. It could also impair your ability to take part in physical exercise. Even driving a car could be dangerous because these daily activities easily put you to sleep. Your quality of life diminishes. Therefore, you need to see our dentist to get your sleep apnea treated.
Treating Sleep Apnea
Our dental professionals recommend that you explore non-invasive treatment options first. Hence, the dentist will suggest that you wear a removable oral appliance because it offers a convenient treatment choice, and it does not make noise. The appliance is discrete. You may need to use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to get additional oxygen, however, this machine can be loud and often uncomfortable to wear. There is also another treatment option, which is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). This treatment involves having surgery to get rid of the excess fatty tissue that blocks your airway.
How an Oral Appliance Works
It is incredibly easy to wear an oral appliance. Since we customize the appliance to fit your mouth, it ensures snug fitting and is properly secured. You put it into the mouth when going to bed. The appliance remains inside the mouth, where it holds your lower jaw in a forward position. This way, the appliance helps prevent the tongue from falling back. It keeps the airway clear. Just by wearing this oral appliance, you can get all the benefits you need. However, for severe cases of sleep apnea, you might need to use a CPAP along with the oral appliance.
Do not let sleep apnea get in your way and prevent you from leading a quality life. Schedule an appointment with us at Charlie Hsieh Dental Corporation. Give us a call at (657) 822-0328 to talk to one of our dental team members so that we can take care of the problem. |
