281-446-4700Over 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder, and the most common is sleep apnea. Our Aesthetic Dentistry Associates team can treat sleep apnea using a custom oral appliance worn over your teeth while you sleep.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea involves interruptions in your nightly sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common and blocks the upper airway from collapsing oral tissues. Central sleep apnea is when the brain fails to signal the lungs to breathe. These breathing pauses can last up to 30 seconds, happening hundreds of times during the night with devasting health effects.
Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea Signs:
- Snoring
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Daytime fatigue
- Memory problems
- Mood swings
- Dry mouth
- Weight gain
Sleep Apnea Treatment
A sleep study test will confirm a sleep apnea diagnosis, either by a sleep lab or your doctor. Then, we can provide you with a custom oral appliance that keeps your jaw in place while preventing the tongue and other soft oral tissues from blocking the airway.
Getting Started
To learn if our oral appliance is right for you, call 281-446-4700 to schedule a sleep apnea treatment in Atascocita, Texas, with our dentists, Drs. Umansky and Nikmard.