Sleep Apnea Education
Overview of Sleep Apnea
There are a few different types of sleep apnea, including:
OSA is the most widespread type of sleep apnea. It occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway. This prevents oxygen from passing through and prohibits breathing, creating apnea events at night. Oral appliance therapy is an FDA-approved treatment option for OSA.
Impact of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can impact your day-to-day life.
You may experience:
Sleep apnea can also lead to serious health conditions.
Patients with sleep apnea have an increased risk of:
Sleep Apnea Risk Factors
It’s important to understand what risk factors put you at higher likelihood of developing sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be caused by several factors, which ultimately obstruct the airways and create sleep apnea events while you sleep. These factors can contribute to the condition over time.
The most common risk factors for sleep apnea are:
You may have sleep apnea if you have one or more of these risk factors. Completing a sleep study can fully diagnose the extent of your condition.
Sleep Apnea Signs and Symptoms
Understanding common sleep apnea signs and symptoms is one of the best ways to determine if it's worth being seen by a certified sleep professional, such as Dr. Klooster.
Here are common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea:
These signs and symptoms are key indicators of sleep apnea. Still, only a sleep study can fully gather the necessary information for a sleep professional to diagnose your sleep condition accurately. If you haven’t completed a sleep study in the last year, our team will walk you through how to complete an at-home sleep test.
Schedule a Consultation in Holly Springs
If any of these signs, symptoms, or risk factors sound like your personal experience, we encourage you to schedule a consultation. Dr. Klooster can also help explain the testing, diagnosis, and treatment process for sleep apnea.
Call our office today to schedule your consultation in Holly Springs.
What Sleep Apnea Treatments Does Klooster Family Dentistry Offer?
We use oral appliance therapy as a sleep apnea treatment. This approach offers a CPAP alternative that allows our providers to use their dental expertise to treat sleep apnea right at the source. Oral devices gently reposition the jaw to allow your airway to function fully, addressing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. We use the Respire Oral Appliance to meet your anatomical needs. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.
What Is an Oral Sleep Appliance?
An oral sleep appliance is a custom-made device that fits like a retainer in the mouth. It works by gently repositioning your lower jaw forward to open up your airway and prevent it from collapsing during sleep. This helps ensure that you get sufficient oxygen during the night and can rest peacefully without interruption.
Oral appliances are easy to wear and comfortable to use. They're small enough to fit inside your pocket or purse when not in use, so they're perfect for travelers who need their device on-the-go! Additionally, they don't make any noise while you sleep, so no one else in your bed will be disturbed by them either.
How Does it Work?
Here at Klooster Family Dentistry we use the top-of-the-line Respire Oral Appliance to help treat the symptoms of sleep apnea in our patients in Holly Springs, Apex, and Raleigh. The Respire Oral Appliance is designed to treat snoring and sleep apnea by gently positioning your lower jaw slightly forward while you sleep. This helps prevent your airway from becoming blocked during the night and keeps you breathing normally so that you can get a good night's rest.
What All Does It Treat?
Why Patients Choose Respire Oral Appliance vs. CPAP
Our Patients Love Their Oral Sleep Appliance
Frequently Asked Questions About Oral Sleep Appliances
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*All consultations are in Holly Springs with Dr. Klooster