Sleep Apnea Treatment – Jacksonville, FL
Stop Snoring and Sleep Well Again
Highly trained dentists such as Dr. Altenbach can treat obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and appliances. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your airflow is blocked during sleep, often caused by the collapsing of soft tissue in the back of the throat.
Sleep apnea and snoring can both be treated successfully with oral appliances. Worn only at night, these custom-fitted dental devices are comfortable enough to sleep in and provide the ability to get much-needed rest and deep sleep. Additional options include Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (constant air pressure keeps your airway open while sleeping) and surgery. However, oral appliance therapy is typically much more comfortable. Call Altenbach Dentistry today to learn more about sleep apnea treatment in Jacksonville.
Why Choose Altenbach Dentistry for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Custom-Made Oral Appliances
- Comprehensive, In-House Dentistry
- State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is the interruption of normal breathing patterns during sleep, and the National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates more than 12 million Americans are affected by the disorder. The NIH also suggests that only 16 percent of sufferers receive treatment. When left untreated, sleep apnea can have severe consequences on your overall health, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, depression, diabetes, erectile dysfunction, concentration impairment, and memory loss.
People who are experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea may recognize interrupted sleep, but in many cases, family members are the first to notice the symptoms of sleep apnea, which include:
- Loud snoring
- Gasping for air or choking during sleep
- Painful headaches in the morning
- Urinating frequently throughout the night
- Waking up with a sore throat or dry mouth
- Memory problems and difficulty concentrating
Oral Appliance Therapy
CPAP is the traditional treatment for sleep apnea, but it’s not the right choice for every patient. For those who find CPAP machines too uncomfortable or noisy, we can instead offer oral appliance therapy. We can provide you with an oral appliance that moves your lower jaw forward and/or holds the tongue in place. Doing so will help keep your airway open so that you can breathe normally throughout the night. Feel free to schedule an appointment with us so that we can explain the benefits of oral appliance therapy in full detail.