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Five Things You Should Know About Treatments for Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Do you experience loud snoring or wake up with headaches? Always struggling with daytime fatigue despite a full night’s sleep? You may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder where breathing stops and starts during sleep. Dr. Vincent Buscemi, an experienced Biomimetic dentist at Buscemi Family Dentistry, understands the importance of sleep in your overall health. We have helped numerous patients in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and beyond recover their sleep and health with sleep apnea treatment. Visit us today if you suspect OSA.
Why should I be concerned with sleep apnea?
OSA causes pauses in breathing when sleeping, typically because of an obstructed upper airway when the soft tissues in the throat relax. When normal breathing resumes, you slowly drift back to sleep, but not long before you are awakened again to restore breathing. These interrupted sleeping cycles continue throughout the night, so you’ll never get restful sleep no matter how many hours you sleep.
OSA causes numerous symptoms, including irritability, chronic fatigue, poor concentration, and morning headaches. As if that isn’t enough, OSA strains your major body organs, putting you at risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and other systemic conditions. Sleep apnea is no laughing matter. If you suspect this sleep-disordered breathing problem, take action immediately and see a sleep apnea dentist.
How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
Sleep apnea happens subconsciously when sleeping, so it’s always challenging to diagnose. In fact, most sleep apnea sufferers are unaware they have it. While the doctor always inquires about your symptoms, further tests are required for a definite diagnosis. A sleep study is the most effective way to diagnose sleep apnea, and it can be done at a sleep center or at home with a portable device. This test monitors various bodily functions while you sleep to detect episodes of interrupted breathing and identify the severity of sleep apnea.
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How does CPAP therapy work?
Many medical doctors prescribe CPAP therapy for mild to moderate OSA cases. This device directs pressurized air through your airway to keep it open when sleeping. CPAPs work, but half of the patients don’t complete treatment because they find them bulky, noisy, and uncomfortable.
Are there alternatives to CPAP therapy?
So, if CPAP therapy doesn’t work for you—what’s next? Dr. Buscemi uses an option that doesn’t require strapping your head with masks and hoses. We use a custom-fitted device to treat OSA. This device puts your tongue and lower jaw in an optimal position to keep your airway open when sleeping. Many patients love sleep apnea appliances because they are comfortable, easy to use, portable, and require simple maintenance.
Sometimes, the doctor can use epigenetic orthodontics to expand your palate and jaw without surgery. Since many OSA cases are caused by underdeveloped jaws, epigenetic orthodontics addresses the root cause of your sleep apnea. Epigenetic devices also improve your facial symmetry, giving you a cosmetic upgrade without surgery.
There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for sleep apnea. Our doctor will work with you to find what works for you. However, rest assured, we only recommend comfortable and minimally invasive solutions.
I suspect sleep apnea—what’s next?
Don’t lose your sleep and health to obstructive sleep apnea. Call (248) 654-8848 to schedule an appointment with Buscemi Family Dentistry for sleep apnea treatment. Soon, you’ll get the good night’s sleep you deserve.
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