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Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment – SPRING, TX - 77388

Snoring bothers your loved ones, but it can also be a serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is multiple pauses in breathing greater than 10 seconds at a time. sleep apnea aids treatment spring texas, snoring treatment spring tx, texas

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What is Sleep Apnea and Is It Treatable?

 

Sleep apnea is a condition that changes the way you breathe at night. Depending on the type of sleep apnea you have, you may have labored breathing or pauses in breathing while you sleep. Sleep apnea causes the airways to collapse or become blocked while you sleep, causing you to stop breathing for 20 or 30 seconds. When your brain doesn't receive the oxygen it needs, it wakes you to restart the breathing process. Most people are unaware these incidents occur, and simply feel tired even after what seems like a good night's sleep.

 

There are three types of sleep apnea:

 

Central Sleep Apnea: Occurs when the brain sends incorrect signals to the muscles that control your breathing

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A condition where the throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway

Mixed Sleep Apnea: A mix of both central and obstructive sleep apnea

 

Any individual of any age, including children, can have sleep apnea. The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are daytime tiredness, snoring, and morning headaches. Yet, left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to other more serious conditions like hypertension and diabetes. The truth is, all forms of sleep apnea are serious, and they can be treated. If you have sleep apnea, your specialist may recommend you try some of these treatments. Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment SPRING, TX, Sleep Apnea Treatment in Spring, TX - 77388

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Treating Sleep Apnea at Home

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For many people, certain lifestyle changes can drastically improve or even resolve sleep apnea symptoms. Your doctor may recommend the following suggestions

Lose weight: Excess weight builds extra tissue in your throat, which can make it become obstructed more easily when your muscles relax while you sleep. Losing even a small amount of weight can reduce your instances of obstruction.

Don't use alcohol or sleeping pills: Alcohol and sleeping pills can decrease the muscle tone in the back of your throat. These substances also cause your muscles to relax more while you sleep. When throat muscles become too relaxed the airway is easily blocked.

Change sleep positions: Obstructions occur most often when sleeping on your back. Your doctor will likely recommend side-sleeping and may suggest you place a tennis ball on the back of your pajamas to keep from rolling over while sleeping.

Stop Smoking: Smoking can increase swelling in your upper airway, making both snoring and apnea worse.

Treat allergies.: Nasal allergies swell tissues in your airways and make them narrower. These narrow airways make it harder to breathe and can be easily collapsed,

Oral Appliance Therapy For Sleep Apnea (OAT)

Oral appliance therapy (OAT) This type of therapy consists of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) that goes into the mouth and attaches to the teeth in order to bring the jaw forward at night. By bringing the jaw forward, the tongue that is attached to the jaw comes forward also, thereby opening up the back of the throat. The site of obstruction is the base of the tongue collapsing against the airway.

Therefore, by bringing the lower jaw forward, the airway is physically made larger, which makes it easier to breathe. These appliances are well documented to be successful, especially in mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Both the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine recommend it for consideration as a first-line treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment SPRING, TX, Sleep Apnea Treatment in Spring, TX - 77388

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Advantages of Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral appliance therapy (OAT) This type of therapy consists of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) that goes into the mouth and attaches to the teeth in order to bring the jaw forward at night. By bringing the jaw forward, the tongue that is attached to the jaw comes forward also, thereby opening up the back of the throat. The site of obstruction is the base of the tongue 
collapsing against the airway.

 

Adjusting to Oral Appliance Therapy

 

When you begin using oral appliance therapy, you will likely need to visit your dentist a couple of times to get fitted for your custom-made appliance. After you begin using the device, you'll return for follow-up visits to discuss its effectiveness and may even attend an additional sleep study. You might experience discomfort while getting used to the device, including dry mouth, tooth sensitivity, and jaw discomfort. Your doctor will work with you until the device is comfortable and the effects subside. Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment SPRING, TX, Sleep Apnea Treatment in Spring, TX - 77388

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Dr. Romil Pasrija obtained her Advanced Training and Doctorate of Dental Medicine DMD from Boston University Henry M. School of Dental Medicine. After practicing several years as an associate dentist, Dr. Romil founded Passmiles near her hometown of Houston, Texas. Becoming a Dentist and serving people and community was always her dream. Dr. Romil is an active member of American Dental Association, Texas Dental…

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