Sleep Apnea

The oral appliance therapies (OAT) that we use are the most advanced FDA-cleared appliances on the market today. These appliances keep the airway unobstructed during sleep by posturing the mandible in a forward position.

With the mandible held forward, the soft palate is unable to collapse and obstruct the airway; thus the open airway space decreases sleep apnea symptoms and provides immediate relief during sleep.

It's quite common to have obstructive sleep apnea but not know about it. Because sleep apnea happens while you're asleep and unaware, your partner may be the one who observes your symptoms first.

Sleep apnea is dangerous for your health because it's connected to serious health issues if it's not treated. Untreated sleep apnea can contribute to: Headaches, Memory trouble, Heart disease, Hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, Cognitive dysfunction.

Because sleep apnea can lead to hypertension, heart disease, and other potentially fatal conditions, it can be deadly.

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Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

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The only one who can say for certain is a health care professional like Dr. Guinn. Some of the sleep apnea signs to watch for include:

• Loud or disruptive snoring.

• Gagging, choking, or gasping while asleep.

• Tossing and turning at night.

• Unexplained sleepiness during the day.

• Difficulty concentrating.

• Depressed mood.

• Increased irritability.

• Dry mouth when you wake up.

• Painful throat when you wake up.

To diagnose sleep apnea, Dr. Guinn and her team will review your symptoms with you and perform diagnostic tests as needed.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

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Fortunately, there are effective treatment solutions for sleep apnea today. Sleep apnea treatment depends on your symptoms, your current health concerns, and other factors specific to you.

Dr. Guinn often treats sleep apnea with an oral appliance. Oral appliances shift your jaw while you're asleep, helping keep your airway clear so you can breathe freely. Oral appliances are quite small and easy to use, and they're often enough to resolve sleep apnea without any other treatment.
Another option for sleep apnea is the CPAP machine. With this type of therapy, you're connected to a CPAP machine while you're asleep, which continually delivers air to keep you breathing in a normal pattern throughout the night.

Results From Sleep Apnea and Orthodontic Appliance Therapy Has Proven to Be Very Positive:

• Increased restful sleep.

• Increased academic performance.

• Decreased daytime fatigue.

• Increased energy.

• Increased motivation.

• Weight loss.

• Decrease in blood pressure.

​​​​​​​Suffering from sleep apnea symptoms? You don’t have to live with them any longer. Use online booking or call the office for help from The Smile Agency Orthodontics & Smile Design now.