If you have an ongoing issue with loud snoring or awkward, difficult breathing while you sleep, it can point to a serious concern over sleep apnea. When this problem affects you, it does more than just make your breathing difficult at night. This condition interferes with your rest cycles, so you stop seeing the full benefits of a proper night’s sleep. At our Virginia Beach, VA dentist’s office, we can make sure that this issue is properly managed. This is one of several nighttime problems that we can address through the use of a custom oral appliance. Your sleep appliance will correct the position of your jaw so that you have less difficulty breathing during the night.
Heavy Snoring And Labored Breathing At Night Can Be Signs Of Sleep Apnea
If you become aware that you have a snoring problem, or if you often sound as though you are choking, wheezing, or struggling to breathe while you are asleep, it can be because of sleep apnea. When soft tissues in your throat block your airways, it stops you from resting because it forces your body out of its sleep cycle to correct the blockage. After this occurs, the cycle resets, and you do not enjoy the full benefits of a night’s sleep. Other signs that you might have this issue include frequent feelings of fatigue, difficulty managing your blood pressure, a lack of focus and problems with your mood, and difficulty remaining awake during the day.
Using Appliance Therapy To Treat Sleep Apnea
Our practice can provide a custom appliance for use at night to address sleep apnea. Relying on an appliance we make for you will help you stay asleep because it stops airway blockages from cutting off your breathing. This makes it possible for you to treat the problem without wearing a CPAP machine, a device many can find uncomfortable.
Oral Appliances Also Help With TMJ Disorder And Bruxism
Sleep apnea is not the only condition that can be addressed through appliance therapy. Both TMJ disorder and bruxism can also be dealt with through the use of a custom guard. TMJ problems can be dealt with through the use of an appliance that changes the position of your jaw to gently correct an alignment issue. An oral guard can protect you against bruxism by keeping your teeth apart so that you cannot grind or clench them.
Talk To Your Virginia Beach, VA Dentist About Your Concerns Over Snoring
The issues you have with snoring can point to a more serious problem with sleep apnea. If it is not dealt with, you can experience problems with your physical health! To learn how our practice can help with this and other nighttime issues, please reach out to Absolute Dental Care in Virginia Beach, VA at 757-428-7440.
