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If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you have a few
different options for managing your condition. Your sleep pathologist
may have already prescribed CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
therapy, using a machine and a mask that helps keep your airways open
while you sleep. Unfortunately, many people have difficulties with this
therapy, finding it cumbersome and difficult to sleep with.
At
Coal Creek Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, we offer both
surgical and nonsurgical options to treat sleep apnea. If you have mild
to moderate sleep apnea, you might benefit from an oral appliance that
holds your jaw forward slightly, preventing the tissues in your throat
from collapsing and blocking the airway. This device is easily portable,
does not require a source of electricity, and won’t disturb your
partner.
If your sleep apnea is more severe, however, and CPAP
isn’t working well for you, it might be time to consider surgical
options. A number of surgical procedures are available to treat sleep
apnea. Dr. Hayes will review your case and coordinate with your sleep
pathologist if needed to determine which type of surgical procedure is
right for you.
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious
consequences, including motor vehicle or work accidents, heart attacks,
and stroke. We care about your health. Please call our office for a
consultation.
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If you struggle with a sleeping disorder, chronic snoring, or have been diagnosed by your pulmonologist with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) you have likely tried just about everything available to get a better night?s rest. From over the counter mouthguards to CPAP machines and even losing weight, it?s a constant battle to ensure that your body takes in enough oxygen as you sleep. But there may be something you haven?t considered: your jaw.
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