Obstructive Sleep Apnea

You just aren't "you" without good sleep...

A good night’s sleep is something that can be taken for granted…until you no longer have it. If you feel like restful, deep sleep is elusive or inconsistent, you may be one of the many people who struggle with sleep apnea. 

Sleep apnea can impact your health, your relationships, your career, and so many other things. But, there is good news! Our specially trained doctors are here to help you navigate your treatment options and get back to sleeping through the night once again.

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What is obstructive sleep apnea?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder in which the patients airway is obstructed causing the patient to stop breathing several times per night. This disorder is typically identified by symptoms of loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, pauses in breathing during sleep, morning headaches and sleepiness while driving. Obstructive sleep apnea, when untreated, can lead to other medical complications including high blood pressure, increased incidence of stroke and heart disease.

Since some forms of sleep apnea can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and treatment are important. There are many forms of conservative and surgical options available in the treatment of sleep apnea. Typically, treatment begins with a polysomogram (or sleep study) performed by a sleep disorders laboratory. This sleep study, along with clinical and radiographic examination, will provide our doctors with the necessary information to properly treat your sleep disturbance.

How does sleep apnea affect my health?

Sleep is critical to your body’s functioning. If you’ve been struggling to get a good night’s sleep, then you know how difficult it can be to function and feel good without giving your body adequate time to recharge each night. Airway issues that cause you to wake constantly and never really fall in to “deep sleep” have a number of very concerning implications, including:

  • Snoring
  • Teeth Clenching & Grinding
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Chronic Allergies
  • Headaches
  • TMJ issues
  • Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
  • Increased risk for high blood pressure
  • Weight Gain
  • Increased risk for heart disease

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Physical Signs of Sleep Apnea:
• Loud, frequent snoring
• Frequent night waking
• Mouth breathing
• Enlarged tonsils
• Excessive sweating at night
• Headache in the morning

SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN

If your child is experiencing issues with snoring, frequent waking, bed wetting, behavioral issues, hyperactivity, or headaches, airway restriction issues (sleep apnea) may be playing a role. How can Align Dental Group help? Our highly trained sleep apnea dentists start with a consultation to address your concerns, and analysis of your child’s mouth and airway (looking for things like the size and shape of the dental arch, and even tongue tie).
For children with sleep apnea, we’re able to create dental appliances that are comfortable, and minimally invasive, and get your kiddo back to sleeping well again! If you believe that you child may be suffering from sleep issues related to airway restriction, please give us a call and schedule your complimentary consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

When oxygen levels in the blood drop, your body responds by releasing stress hormones and partially waking you up –– as many as 400 times a night.

As you get older, the brain has a harder time keeping the muscles in the airways tight during sleep. During the night, they’re more likely to sag, closing off the airways and momentarily cutting off the oxygen supply.

There are a number of reasons your airway may be restricted, including the size and shape of the dental arch, tongue tie, weight, chronic nasal congestion, and more
No! In fact, we see many patients who are able to resolve their sleep issues with the help of a simple dental device that is less invasive and cumbersome than a CPAP machine