Have you had a diagnosis of sleep apnea? If so, you might be looking for treatment options. It’s important to receive effective treatment to reduce the health risks of untreated sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can increase the risk of chronic diseases that include diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. Fragmented sleep as a result of lapses in breathing during the night also makes it harder for men and women to perform their job. Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of having a car or accident at work.
Let’s talk about sleep apnea treatments.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
CPAP is a common sleep apnea treatment. A CPAP machine uses air pressure through a tube. The patient wears a mask during sleep and air is forced into the windpipe. The forced air keeps the windpipe open to prevent lapses in breathing.
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)
A lesser-known but highly effective sleep apnea treatment is oral appliance therapy. This treatment uses an oral device custom fit by a sleep medicine dentist. The device is worn at night. It physically moves the lower jaw forward. This opens the airway causing a free flow of air. There are advantages to using an oral device over CPAP.
OUR LOCATIONS:
The Woodlands 6922 W Rayford Rd #100
Spring, TX 77389PHONE: 281-320-2000
OUR LOCATIONS:
The Woodlands 6922 W Rayford Rd #100
Spring, TX 77389PHONE: 281-320-2000
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OUR LOCATIONS:
The Woodlands 6922 W Rayford Rd #100
Spring, TX 77389PHONE: 281-320-2000
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