Have you noticed that you are not sleeping as well as you once did? Do you often snore loudly or wake up feeling worn out even after resting for a full night? If these symptoms sound familiar to you, you may be experiencing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Your team at Kozlow and Rowell Dentistry in Dallas, TX, may be able to help treat this disorder without an uncomfortable CPAP machine so you can rest better and protect your overall health.
One of the most common signs that you are experiencing OSA is loud, frequent snoring. If you tend to snore on occasion when you sleep on your back or when you are congested, the condition may not be a serious matter. However, if your loved ones often complain of your loud snoring that keeps them up at night, it could be a sign that your airways are blocked when you rest, and it can severely affect your quality of rest, physical health, and even your oral health.
Loud snoring can keep your loved ones up at night and may also be preventing you from reaching a deep state of rest needed to feel refreshed in the morning. Physically, your obstructive sleep apnea could be causing you to stop breathing periodically throughout the night. These pauses in breathing can lower your oxygen flow, increase your blood pressure, and put you at risk of weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and other complications. Other signs of OSA include daytime fatigue, which can make it difficult to concentrate on tasks, and headaches in the morning caused by oxygen deprivation. If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms or have taken a risk quiz and are at high risk, talk to our team today for treatment.
Thankfully, there are many treatments out there that can help reduce your symptoms of OSA. A popular method is CPAP machines, which keep continuous airflow coming to you while you sleep at night. This method is very effective, but many patients find it uncomfortable and inconvenient, so you may not get the best use out of it. A custom oral appliance provides a more comfortable treatment option. This device is made to keep your jaw forward and airways open at night so you can get proper airflow and enough oxygen throughout the night. Your oral appliance may be able to help reduce snoring, decrease your symptoms of OSA, and protect your overall health.
You deserve to sleep well throughout the entire night. If you are struggling with symptoms of OSA or snoring, schedule an appointment with the team at Kozlow and Rowell Dentistry in Dallas, TX, today at 972-458-2464 to learn more about your treatment options.