Sleep Apnea Treatment Prosper
Snore Less, Sleep Deeper
Sleep apnea is an often overlooked and minimized medical condition that, in truth, can have severe impacts on your overall health and wellbeing when left undiagnosed. Because of this, our team conducts routine airway screenings as well as offers at-home sleep testing and sleep apnea treatment in Prosper to help minimize the ripple effect this condition can have on our patients’ lives and health. To receive a screening, we invite you to schedule an appointment with our team today!
Why Choose Prosper Dental Health for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Noise-Free Alternative to CPAP Treatment
- At-Home Sleep Testing Available
- Compassionate & Knowledgeable Team
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a commonly misdiagnosed condition that impacts your quality of rest as well as your overall health, especially when left untreated. The most common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA for short. This involves the cessation of breathing as you sleep due to an obstructed airway, preventing adequate flow of oxygen. As a result, you’re unable to experience deep sleep. You’ll also have multiple episodes (called apneas) each night that could cause you to wake up gasping for air.
Many patients who experience obstructive sleep apnea also notice the following symptoms:
- Chronic fatigue
- Loud, chronic snoring
- Moodiness
- Depression
- Loss of libido
- Forgetfulness
If you notice two or more of these symptoms and believe that you could have sleep apnea, please contact our team today to schedule a consultation. We offer at-home sleep testing to help you get the answers you’re looking for.
The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Researchers have linked sleep apnea to a number of additional medical concerns in addition to the day-to-day impact not being well-rested can have on you. Patients with untreated sleep apnea are at a higher risk of the following medical conditions:
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- High blood pressure
- Depression
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Memory loss
- Brain fog
If you have any of these conditions as well as those associated with sleep apnea, they could be connected. Our team can work with your primary care physician to help you get to the bottom of your experiences. It all starts with a sleep test and a consultation with one of our knowledgeable sleep dentist in Prosper.
How We Treat Sleep Apnea
Usually, one of the first methods of defense against sleep apnea recommended is CPAP treatment, which involves using a face mask to continuously pump oxygen to keep your airway unobstructed as you sleep. While this is a very effective treatment for countless patients, some may find that it hurts their quality of sleep more than it helps. In these cases, oral appliance treatment may be a better option.
Oral appliance treatment involves our team creating a customized mouthguard-like appliance for you to wear as you sleep. It will act to keep your airway unobstructed, allowing you to receive ample oxygen flow. Before you can be considered a candidate for this treatment, you’ll need to undergo at-home sleep testing or already have received a diagnosis from a sleep physician.
With plenty of unique benefits to offer patients who are looking for an alternative to CPAP treatment, our oral appliances are popular among patients of all ages. To learn more about how a customized oral sleep appliance can help you, call our office today to schedule a consultation.
