The Presence of Sleep Apnea
When people suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, this means that while they rest soft tissues in the throat and back of the mouth collapse. This cuts off airflow, so people stop breathing until the brain “wakes” them, even if they do not remember this happening. The disorder interrupts REM sleep several times a night, so you feel exhausted during the day and may have issues with memory or concentration. Chronic snoring is often a warning sign, as is daytime moodiness, waking in the night gasping for air or choking. Without treatment, this could mean stress on your immune system and even stress on your heart health, so high blood pressure, heart disease, and even stroke or heart attack become more likely.
The At-Home Sleep Test
If one or more of these symptoms seem familiar, then contact our team. We will ask about risk factors and symptoms, and could offer an at-home sleep test. You take a small device home with you, which you wear as you rest in the comfort of your own bed. The device records episodes that could indicate sleep apnea, and a board-certified sleep physician will then interpret the results. We can then decide if you need an oral appliance to rest without complication.
Oral Appliance Therapy
The oral appliance is a device that will look and fit like a simple mouthguard. When worn, the device will fit comfortably and help shift your jaw and tongue forward to keep airways open and free of obstruction.
Learn More About CPAP Alternatives From Our Winter Park Team
Our team wants to help you sleep well and enjoy better oral health. To learn more about how our team brings sleep apnea relief, call Healthy Sleep Solutions in Winter Park, FL at (407) 457-5337 today!