Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Get Relief from Snoring and a Good Night's Rest
How important is getting a good night's sleep? Very important! Your
entire body needs that restful time to be able to re-boot and feel refreshed
for a full day of alertness and productivity. Adequate sleep every night
will also greatly help you stay healthy.
In particular, your heart
takes on the effects of stress that occur throughout the day. As you fall
into restful sleep, your heart has a chance to let go of all the stresses
that have affected it throughout your busy day. Sleep lets your body slow
down and revitalize and to curb the acceleration of age-related diseases
such as hypertension, memory loss, and diabetes.
In contrast, a lack
of sleep continues to burden your heart with excessive strain on the heart
muscle. Sleep disorders can contribute to severe cardiovascular problems
that ultimately can result in death.
Snoring Can Be More Than a Minor Annoyance
Are you familiar with the term "sleep apnea"? Often, snoring is a symptom
of this problem that results because of an obstructed air passage during
sleep. Those with this problem are often not aware that their breathing
intermittently stops – dozens or even hundreds of times a night. This
problem has also been identified as a major contributor to heart problems,
elevated blood pressure, and stroke.
We can easily address this
situation with an oral appliance that will keep air flowing to and from your
lungs. Don't take the continued risk of serious health problems resulting in
premature death. Don't live your life with decreased brain function and
depression due to lack of sleep. Instead, get a good night's rest that both
you and your partner will appreciate!
An Easy Alternative to Using the CPAP
If you have already been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are using the
usual solution to the problem, you may already be experiencing the
frustrations of such a solution. The CPAP, or Continuous Positive Air
Pressure device, is a machine that pumps air into a mask that fits over the
patient's nose and mouth. It is bulky and uncomfortable to wear, and for
some, its presence hinders a sound sleep.
Don't feel frustrated any
longer! Dr. Shoemaker will fit you with an oral appliance that is small and
comfortable to use. These acrylic devices fit over upper and lower teeth to
realign your tongue and jaw. This realignment keeps your air passage open
for the continuous flow of air. It's easy to insert, remove, and clean, and
packs lightly in your luggage for easy traveling. Patients have been very
pleased with this alternative and feel relieved to be sleeping peacefully
and quietly each night.
If you have questions about any of the services we provide,
our dental team is
ready to help you. Give us a call at (812) 288-7135.
