01 Feb When Should You Undergo A Diagnosis?
When should you see a professional about your sleep issues? Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder that could eventually strain your heart health and immune system. Fortunately, our Mansfield, TX dental office can offer an at-home sleep test and a treatment that doesn’t require a CPAP machine!
The Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea
How do you know if you have a sleep disorder? Often, you feel tired during the day even when you assume you slept well. You could be moody, have trouble concentrating, or have issues with short term memory. Your significant other may let you know that you snore frequently, and you could wake in the night gasping for air or choking. Sleep apnea means that while resting the soft tissues in your throat and the back of your mouth collapse, which block airflow so you stop breathing until the brain registers this and wakes you. Many don’t remember these episodes happening, even though they occur hundreds of times in a single night.
An At-Home Test
When you experience one or more of the symptoms we discussed above, then please visit our office. During your consultation, we will talk about your potential symptoms, sleep habits, and other factors that could lead to sleep apnea, such as obesity, sinus and allergy concerns, deviated septum, large neck circumference, or issues with oral structures in your mouth. With an at-home sleep test, you can rest comfortably and we can gain accurate readings of your sleep, which enable us to offer an accurate and precise diagnosis, with a board-certified sleep physician interpreting the data the device will capture.
Oral Appliance Therapy
Often, we can provide treatment with an oral appliance, a device that is similar in appearance and fits as a mouthguard. The device however is custom-made for your smile, so it fits comfortably and shifts your jaw and tongue to keep airways open and free of obstructions while you rest. You avoid sleep apnea episodes, and feel rested and alert the next day since your REM sleep is no longer being interrupted every few minutes. The device is easy to use and clean, and can be stored easily and travel with you as needed.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat sleep apnea and provide relief for our patients, then contact our team today. Let’s make 2024 the year you finally find the right solution for your sleep disorder.
Talk To Your Mansfield, TX, Office About Treating OSA
Our team wants to help you enjoy sleep that helps you feel rested and alert the next day! To find out more about how we treat obstructive sleep apnea with a comfortable and custom oral appliance, call our Mansfield, TX, dental office today at (817) 592-8475.