When you don’t sleep well at night, it can take a toll on your health and quality of life. In some cases, your poor rest could be caused by a chronic disorder that you may not know you have. The team at Amber Dental in Wheaton, IL, may be able to help diagnose your symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and find helpful treatment. In today’s blog, we’re here to talk about the top three reasons you should seek treatment.
Improve Your Quality Of Sleep
One of the most common reasons patients seek treatment for this disorder is to get better quality rest in the evenings. When you have OSA, you may periodically stop breathing throughout the night. This can disrupt your rest cycle, though you may not be aware of it. Additionally, patients with OSA may also suffer from loud, chronic snoring due to blocked airways. By identifying the appropriate treatment, such as an oral appliance, for your issues, you could potentially improve your rest quality and alleviate your symptoms. After a consultation and an at-home test, we may be able to diagnose the condition. Then, we can create a custom oral appliance for you to wear when you are asleep. This device can help keep your airways open and improve your airflow.
Protect Your Dental And Physical Health
OSA causes periodic pauses in breathing when you are asleep. When this happens, it can increase your blood pressure, and over time this has a negative effect on your health. Patients with OSA may be at an increased risk of heart troubles, such as strokes or heart attacks. In addition to these major symptoms, you may also experience chronic fatigue, increased irritability, and heightened feelings of anxiety or depression. Your oral health can also be harmed from this condition because many patients with OSA may breathe with an open mouth. This can lead to dry mouth that increases your chances of cavities and gingivitis, which require restorative treatments in the future.
Better Your Relationship
Severe OSA may also be affecting your relationship with your spouse and family members. Since you are not sleeping well, you could be easily irritable throughout the days. Additionally, your loud, chronic snoring may also be keeping your family members up at night, which could make them feel frustrated. Oral appliance therapy may help decrease your symptoms of OSA, help you breathe better, and decrease your snoring, which can help improve your relationships. Your oral appliance will fit like a mouthguard and keep your airways open at night. Unlike a CPAP, it can be more comfortable and discreet. To learn more about treatment options, get in touch with our team today.
Schedule An Appointment With Our Team
Our apnea treatment can help you breathe better at night and get better rest. To learn more or to schedule a consultation, call Amber Dental in Wheaton, IL, today at 630-665-5555.
