Snoring & Sleep Apnea
Achieve Healthy Sleep and Optimal Health with Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment
When was the last time you had a deep, restorative sleep? If you suffer from sleep apnea, quality sleep may feel like a distant memory. Sleep apnea interrupts your breathing throughout the night, causing you to wake up repeatedly, often without realizing it. Despite sleeping all night, you’ll wake up feeling fatigued and groggy.
White Sage Dentistry understands sleep is as important as exercise or good nutrition. Dr. Shruti Jadeja offers snoring and sleep apnea treatment in Salem, Oregon, to ensure you get the desired restorative sleep. Schedule an appointment today as the first step towards a healthier, happier you!
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when normal breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep due to airway blockages. This happens when the muscles in your throat relax, leading to the collapse of soft tissues that block the airway. As a result, the oxygen flow is reduced or completely cut off.
When the brain detects this lack of oxygen, it triggers a brief awakening to restore normal breathing, often with a gasp or choking sound. While these interruptions are short, they can happen dozens or even hundreds of times throughout the night, preventing deep, restful sleep.
What are the consequences of OSA?
OSA diminishes your quality of life and causes the following unpleasant symptoms.
- Snoring loudly at night—the snoring is loud enough to awaken your bed partner
- Waking up with a dry/sore throat
- Morning headaches
- Mood changes and increased irritability
- Daytime fatigue and sleepiness
- Poor concentration
- Loss of sex drive
Does this sound familiar to you? If so, OSA requires proper treatment to restore healthy sleep patterns and prevent long-term health issues. Left untreated, OSA leads to serious health risks like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and depression. Take action today and visit Dr. Jadeja for sleep apnea treatment.
How is sleep apnea treated?
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines have traditionally been the go-to OSA treatment solution. The CPAP machine delivers a steady stream of air through a mask worn over the nose or mouth, keeping the airway open during sleep. While highly effective in maintaining proper airflow, many patients find CPAP machines uncomfortable due to the bulkiness of the mask, noise, and restricted movements while sleeping. This has led to the exploration of alternative, more comfortable treatment options.
Dr. Jadeja treats OSA with a small customized oral device. This oral splint repositions your jaws and suppresses your tongue to keep your airway open when sleeping. Your sleep apnea symptoms will improve after a few days when you wear your customized device as directed. Patients love oral appliance therapy because of its simplicity, portability, comfort, and low maintenance.
Does a sleep apnea device affect my sleep?
Our oral appliances are custom-fitted to match your dentition, so it will only take a few days to get used to it. Initially, you may notice some mild discomfort or increased salivation, which is normal as your mouth adapts to the new device. However, this subsides within days, and soon, you’ll enjoy improved sleep and quality of life.
Do you need sleep apnea treatment?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a severe condition that can progressively worsen if not addressed. Don’t let OSA jeopardize your health—take action today. Schedule an appointment with White Sage Dentistry for effective and straightforward treatment—call (503) 877-1626 to book your appointment now.
