You may not immediately think of your airway as playing an important role in dentistry. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, however, it is difficult to overstate the importance of using the right dental tools to improve your airway.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that involves frequent lapses in breathing during sleep. If your jaw is misaligned, it can narrow or close your airway. You are not consciously aware that you have stopped breathing, even if these breathing pauses are occurring hundreds of times each night.
If you often wake up tired, particularly if you are also a heavy snorer, it is possible that you are living with sleep apnea. With our airway-centered dentistry, we are committed to offering solutions that treat sleep apnea comprehensively, including its primary causes, rather than only offering short-term solutions.
The Dangers of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can become a dangerous condition, and it is important to receive treatment as soon as possible. Many Americans who experience sleep apnea have not been diagnosed, even though sleep apnea can lead to exhaustion and increased risk of heart problems.
This results in poor oxygen intake as well as a risk for several serious health conditions. These conditions include:
Chronic stress.- Cardiovascular strain.
- Daytime exhaustion.
- Depression.
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Stroke.
Sleep apnea is one way that your oral health has a wide-reaching impact into your overall wellness. We want to restore the optimal position of your jaw to help you achieve maximum air flow. This ensures that you can enjoy restful sleep and reduce your risk for more serious health conditions that can stem from untreated sleep apnea.
Breathing Wellness
A good night’s sleep is essential for your overall health and happiness. We believe in doing everything we can to improve our patients’ quality of life, which is why we take such pride in practicing dentistry that does more than simply keep your teeth clean.
We offer airway-centered dentistry that is customized to fit your needs. By restoring your breathing wellness, we are helping you regain the most basic components of good overall health: healthy breathing and restful sleep.
We can offer oral appliances that remodel your airway. These remarkable appliances keep your airway open while you sleep to help you breathe well throughout the night.
Depending on the shape of your airway and the cause of your obstructive sleep apnea, we can also help you explore other conservative options that can align your jaw in order to improve air flow as well as the overall function of your mouth.
Experience Breathing Wellness
Through airway-centered dentistry techniques, White Dental Specialties can help you improve your overall wellness by restoring your ability to breathe well. If you believe you are suffering from sleep apnea, contact us today. We can give you comprehensive, effective solutions that will improve your overall health and quality of sleep.
