What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea is a medical condition where a person stops breathing many times during the night, often having a loud snoring or gasping noise each time breathing starts back up. This can happen many times throughout the night leaving you feeling exhausted throughout your day. It is often caused by your tongue or jaw dropping back into your throat, restricting your air passage. Unfortunately, this condition is frequently undiagnosed and can lead to serious health problems, such as high blood pressure and strokes.
Recognizing Sleep Apnea
It often takes a partner to realize your symptoms and help you get diagnosed. Some of these symptoms are:
- Snoring
- Sudden night waking
- Gasping for air in your sleep
- Fatigue during waking hours, even when you’ve had a full night’s sleep
Treating Sleep Apnea
Thera Snore Oral Sleep Apnea Device
At Burba Dental, we use Snore Guard. It is a small intra-oral device that you use only during sleep. The unit will be custom fit to your mouth so it is very comfortable. Snore Guard fits snugly over your top teeth while you sleep, while simultaneously keeping your lower jaw in a natural forward position in order to keep your airway open. You will finally enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
If you suspect you may have sleep apnea but don’t want to commit to a complete examination, you are welcome to request an appointment with our office for a complimentary consultation. Or you can call to schedule an examination and we’ll help you with your diagnosis.
