the role of dentists in sleep apnea
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The role of dentists in Sleep Apnea
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Still tired?
• Do you find that you wake up tired and are exhausted during the day?
• Have people told you that your snore or grind your teeth?
• It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea?
• Sleep Apnea is a chronic sleep disorder
• During your sleep your breathing takes unusual pauses
• When you are sleeping you also might grind your teeth as your mouth opens and closes to get air
Who is impacted by Sleep Apnea?
• Everyone can get Sleep Apnea, including children
• Children with enlarged tonsils are more vulnerable to suffer from Sleep Apnea
• There also are multiple different types of Sleep Apnea you could be suffering from
Types of Sleep Apnea
• The first type is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This is the most common form. Airways get blocked and cause breathing issues
• Central Sleep Apnea occurs when the brain doesn’t send the right messages for muscles to regulate breathing
• The third type is Complex Sleep Apnea and is a combination of the two
How can a dentist help?
• Your dentist can suggest you use a Constant Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) which is a mask to sleep in
• Surgical intervention will allow a dentist to remove the obstruction
• OAT: Oral Appliance Therapy which is an appliance to help your lower jaw move open when you sleep
Sleep help
• There are many ways a dentist can help you get a better nights sleep.
• For more information on emergency dental care Bucks County, PA or ways to fight Sleep Apnea check out our website.