Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

Sleep apnea has become a very common diagnosis for many Americans. In years past snoring was merely something people were embarrassed of or annoyed by depending on if you were the snorer or the person trying to sleep next to the person struggling to breath.

It is now known that snoring is more than a nuisance and can actually be shortening a persons life span. Often times people who snore also experience apnea episodes in which they completely stop breathing. These episodes can occur 5 - 50 times an hour.

When you stop breathing, the oxygen levels in your blood go down and carbon dioxide levels go up. This makes your heart and blood vessels work harder increasing your risk for heart attacks, high blood pressure and death.

Numerous treatment options are available depending on the severity of your sleep apnea;

Option 1: Surgery

Tissue if removed from the back of the throat to open the airway.

Option 2: C-PAP (continuous positive airway pressure )

Air forces the airway to remain open via a hose to a nasal pillow, nose mask, full-face mask, or a combination.



Option 3: A dental appliance


Opens the airway by minimally advancing the lower jaw while sleeping

For more information on sleep apnea screening and treatment options contact

Rochester Advanced Dentistry 248.656.2020

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