Treating Snoring and Sleep Apnea
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or think you might have some form of sleeping issue you likely know the feeling of waking up tired and groggy. But when sleep apnea
keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep, the impact goes beyond feeling
tired.
Sleep is a natural way to boost your mood.
People who have poor sleeping patterns report negative emotions such as
irritability, anger, and sadness. Getting a good night’s sleep increases your
feelings of positivity and happiness.
The negative effects of sleep deprivation
extend beyond your daily moods, too. Lack of quality sleep affects your mental
health in the long-term, as well. Adequate sleep can alleviate symptoms of
depression and anxiety, which allows you to better control how you manage
stressors in your life.
Sleep
apnea also impacts your overall physical health, too.
During sleep, your body produces proteins that help fight inflammation and repair damage done to your body. If you are sleep deprived, you are more susceptible to infections and less capable of fighting them. Your immune system gets suppressed when you do not get good sleep.
During sleep, your body produces proteins that help fight inflammation and repair damage done to your body. If you are sleep deprived, you are more susceptible to infections and less capable of fighting them. Your immune system gets suppressed when you do not get good sleep.
Unfortunately, many people have undiagnosed sleep apnea. They might snore and wake up feeling tired but have not yet been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Snoring is one of the most common disruptors of sleep and can be a symptom of sleep apnea. If you are not getting a good night’s sleep—or you snore through the night—being evaluated by your doctor for sleep apnea is an important first step to finally getting the full, refreshing night sleep you deserve. And we have more and better treatments for sleep apnea than ever.
While a common sleep apnea treatment is a CPAP machine, there are plenty of other options as wellCPAP machines are cumbersome, loud, difficult to clean, and disruptive to your sleep. Thankfully, a CPAP machine is not your only option for treating sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can also be treated with an oral appliance called a mouth guard. The guard positions your jaw to keep your airway open, so you can breathe easier and get a better night’s sleep.
How the Treatment Works
At Heidelberg Dentist, we know how important a good night
sleep is and believe everyone deserves to sleep soundly and wake up feeling
fully refreshed. That is why we offer all patients a free, no-pressure sleep
apnea consultation. During your consultation, we will answer all your
questions, compare options for getting a full night sleep, and suggest the most
appropriate treatment plan for your case. We will also let you know what more information we need and if you havent had a sleep study in 12 months, we can provide you with a take home one.
If a custom sleep apnea mouth guard is right
for you and you decide to move forward, we will take a mold of your teeth so
your mouth guard is a perfect fit. We will then get your custom mouth guard
made and invite you back in for a final fitting. Once you are completely happy
with your mouthguard, you will be ready to go home and finally get the
comfortable and restful sleep you deserve. It is that easy.
Who Is the Treatment For?
Before you can be considered a candidate for
sleep apnea mouth guard treatment, you will need to have been diagnosed with
sleep apnea by your physician. If you have been diagnosed with mild to moderate
sleep apnea, a mouth guard can help. Our sleep specialists can help you
understand all your options to let you know what will work best in your case.
What is the Cost for Treatment?
Out-of-pocket costs to treat sleep apnea
depends on your specific needs and what insurance coverage you have, which
could help offset some of the costs. At Heidelberg Dentist our expert staff
will help you understand your out-of-pocket costs before moving forward. If you
need help fitting your treatment into your budget, we will also show you several
flexible financing plans.
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