Sleep Apnea Treatment Daytona Beach
Making Your Nights More Restful
No matter how early you go to bed, you still feel exhausted the next day. On top of that, your bed partner has been complaining about your loud snoring lately. Could these be warning signs of sleep apnea? If so, you need to act quickly to have the disorder treated so that you can get a good night’s sleep again. Once your sleep apnea has been diagnosed, Dr. Lloyd can help you treat it with a customized oral appliance. To learn more about how we can improve the quality of your slumber, give us a call.
Why Choose Indigo Dental of Daytona Beach for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Customized, Comfortable Oral Appliances
- Team That Offers Down-to-Earth Service
- Knowledgeable, Caring Dentist
What is Sleep Apnea?
When you have sleep apnea, you experience repeated interruptions in your breathing while you slumber. While this can sometimes be the result of the brain failing to send the right signals to the muscles that control breathing, more often than not the disorder is caused by a physical obstruction of the airway. Such obstructions can happen when the muscles in your throat or the back of your mouth collapse.
The pauses in your breathing can force your body to briefly wake up. This means your sleep will be interrupted frequently throughout the night, meaning you aren’t getting the rest that your body needs.
Sleep apnea is associated with many different symptoms, including loud snoring, chronic tiredness, morning headaches, and memory problems.
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
If you have sleep apnea, you may feel unusually drowsy during the day. This can be very dangerous while you’re driving or working with heavy machinery, as there’s an increased risk that you may drift off at the wrong moment. On top of that, you’re likely to notice that you have trouble focusing, and you could even start experiencing symptoms of depression.
Furthermore, sleep apnea can raise your chances of suffering from serious medical problems. This can include heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues. As such, if you don’t have your sleep apnea treated as soon as possible, your life could be in danger.
At-Home Sleep Testing
Before you can have your sleep apnea treated, you will need to undergo a sleep test. In many cases, this can be done in the comfort of your own home. A special device will use sensors attached to your body to keep track of your breathing, oxygen levels, and more. Once the test is complete, a sleep expert can review the results and determine whether you have sleep apnea. After that, you can start exploring your options for treatment.
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
CPAP therapy is the most well-known option for treating sleep-disordered breathing, but if you’re looking for an alternative, you can talk to our team about getting an oral appliance. When you wear said appliance, it will change the position of your jaw and help keep your airway clear throughout the night. This makes it less likely that your breathing will be interrupted, thus letting you get the quality slumber you deserve.