Obstructive Sleep Apnea Don’t Risk It
If you or someone you know has been caught snoring, it could be more serious than you think. Moreover, it could be obstructive sleep apnea.
OSA is something that people deal with while sleeping. What’s worse is that most are unaware they suffer from this potentially serious and deadly disorder.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
If you follow this dental blog you will know how dangerous obstructive sleep apnea is. Moreover, you will know that this disorder is something that can affect anyone, even those who aren’t in the high risk category.
For those who can’t recall, the following are in the high risk category for OSA.
- Overweight People
- People with Large Necks
- Those with a Family History
- Males
- Post-Menopausal Women
- People with a Small Lower Jaw
- Drinking Alcohol Before Sleeping
- People with Large Tonsils
- Those with Low Thyroid Levels
- People with High Levels of Growth Hormones
Of course some people have none of the above symptoms. For example, children show symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. While removing tonsils and adenoids helps some, others still suffer from OSA after the procedure. Your Burlington dentist explains that in those cases OSA is most likely a hereditary issue.
Help for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
People diagnosed with OSA usually proceed with CPAP therapy as it is the most recommended. However, for some there are other types of solutions that are used on their own or combined with CPAP therapy.
CPAP therapy has been used for decades. It consists of a hose, machine and mask. The machine forces air through the hose forcing the back of the throat to stay open while asleep. If you recall OSA closes the back of the throat so that the person cannot breathe.
Dr. Mike Morris is a bioesthetic dentist who offers dental sleep medicine. Dental sleep medicine uses oral appliance therapy, CPAP and MAGO therapy along with other alternative solutions.
For some surgery is recommended. However, the above therapies usually help those who suffer eliminating the need for obstructive sleep apnea surgery.
For instance, custom mouth guards and splints often do the trick. This type of appliance is worn while sleeping and gently keeps the mouth open so that the person suffering can breathe.
Dental Sleep Medicine in Burlington
If you would like to learn more about dental sleep medicine in Burlington send a direct message and schedule an appointment.
Dr. Morris and his team are ready to help you with an obstructive sleep apnea solution. Send a direct message today.
