Sleep Apnea Treatment—Sachse, TX
Protect Your Sleep & Protect Your Health
You shouldn’t feel tired all the time! If you can’t seem to get enough sleep, and it’s clearly affecting your mood and ability to be productive, then it’s time to talk to someone and get professional help.
Often, the source of chronic exhaustion is sleep apnea, but Dr. Rottman at Sachse Family Dentistry at Woodbridge can offer a comfortable and proven solution in the form of a small oral appliance. It could be all you need to finally start feeling like yourself again! To learn more and get started, reach out to schedule a consultation today.
Why Choose Sachse Family Dentistry at Woodbridge for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Fully Customized Sleep Appliances
- Proven to Stop Snoring & Help with Headaches
- Viable Alternative to CPAP Therapy
What is Sleep Apnea?
When a person has sleep apnea, they briefly but repeatedly stop breathing throughout the night. This can occur for a wide variety of reasons, but the most common stems from the tissues in the mouth and throat collapsing together and blocking the airway. This is known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, and it affects tens of millions of Americans every night.
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Each time a person stops breathing, their body has to slightly wake up, which restarts the sleep cycle and prevents them from reaching the deeper, more restorative stages. This is why someone can feel tired despite getting 7-9 hours of sleep!
Some other potential signs/risks of this condition include:
- Loud, chronic snoring (which disturbs others)
- Morning sore throats/headaches
- Unconscious teeth grinding/jaw pain
- Frequent waking/urination throughout the night
- Memory fog
- Mood swings
- Rapid weight gain/trouble losing weight
- Increased likelihood of workplace or motor vehicle accidents
- Sexual dysfunction
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Most sleep apnea patients are recommended CPAP therapy, in which the throat is kept open throughout the night by a steady stream of air that is administered via a facemask. If the idea of sleeping while being connected to an air pump doesn’t sound restful, you’re far from alone. Over 50% of those prescribed to use a CPAP stop within the first year because of the discomfort and noise caused by the machine.
However, Dr. Rottman is able to offer an alternative with oral appliance therapy. Simply put, he can create a mouthguard-like device just for you that you only wear to bed. It keeps the airway open by slightly shifting the lower jaw forward. Designed just for you so it fits flawlessly, it makes no noise and is easy to take with you.
Whether you’re currently using a CPAP or not, if you think you’re struggling with sleep apnea and want to learn more about oral appliance therapy, you can start by clicking here.