23 Jul Sleep Troubles? Your Mansfield, TX, Dentist Can Help
You may have heard before that it’s important to get about eight hours of sleep each night. These hours can help you reset for the next day and feel more refreshed. While it is important to get enough hours in, it’s equally important that the quality is good, too. If you, or your partner, snore at night, your rest may be interrupted without you realizing it. Over time, such symptoms can mean that you are not actually going into the next day feeling revitalized. Your Mansfield, TX, dentist may be able to help identify your snoring problem and find treatment for it so you can be prepared to take on each new day.
Signs That My Snoring Is A Problem
If you tend to snore occasionally, this may not seem like a significant concern. This can happen if your airways become blocked due to congestion or if you fall asleep on your side. However, if the snoring occurs on a nightly basis and is loud enough that your family members have complained to you, it might be time to seek professional treatment. Loud, frequent snoring at night could be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that causes you to pause breathing throughout the night. OSA puts your health at risk, so if you have begun to notice symptoms like loud snoring, frequent headaches, and dry throat, schedule an appointment with Dr. Coerver today.
How An Oral Appliance Can Help
When you come in for your appointment, we’ll go over your symptoms, and we may send you home with an at-home sleep test before formally diagnosing you. Now that you have an official diagnosis, we can begin discussing a treatment plan. One popular treatment for sleep disorders is an oral appliance. Unlike CPAP machines, this appliance is custom-made to fit your smile and address the specific needs. For patients who snore or have OSA, the appliance helps move your jaw forward and keep your airways open at night. As a result, you can sleep better and enjoy decreased snoring.
A Look At Airway Orthodontics
For some patients, the reason for their airway blockages is due to malocclusion or poor spacing of their teeth. In combination with an oral appliance, we can also discuss expansive orthodontic treatment to shift your teeth and jaw into proper position and keep your airways open. Having a dentist like Dr. Coerver take the time to understand the true cause of your sleep apnea can help improve your oral health and reduce the symptoms of the disorder.
Start The Journey To Better Rest
Great quality sleep can improve your focus, physical health, and more. To find out how we can help you stop snoring and sleep better, call Dr. Coerver in Mansfield, TX, today at (817) 592-8475.