Our dentists here at Dental Corner are experts in sleep apnea and snoring treatments that can reduce risks to your health and give you a more restful night’s sleep.

Sleep apnea is a very common and potentially life-threatening condition often characterized by excessive snoring and/or breathing pauses while sleeping. Other signs of sleep apnea include headaches, fatigue, and restless sleep. Often, people with sleep apnea do not know they are struggling to breathe properly when lseeping. Generally, it is necessary for a friend or loved one to alert them of their snoring and breathing irregularities. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the most common form of the condition, often causes individuals to suddenly stop breathing for up to ten or more seconds while they are asleep. These interruptions in breathing are often caused by the body relaxing, leading to blockage of the air passages. This can lead to very serious health risks, including sudden cardiac arrest. Sleep apnea can also lead to:

• Loss of memory
• Congestive heart failure
• Stroke
• Gastric reflux disease
• Stress, anxiety, or depression
• Heart attack
• Obesity
• Sexual dysfunction

How Our Dentistry Can Help

The good news is that there are a wide variety of treatments that are proven effective in reducing the effects of the condition and giving patients a more peaceful night’s sleep. Here at Dental Corner, we can help you fight sleep apnea with treatments including oral appliances such as night guards (also known as snore guards) to reduce the narrowing of your airway and allow normal breathing through the mouth and nose when you sleep. These night guards are custom-designed for each individual patient in order to ensure the most comfortable fit.

Schedule a Sleep Apnea Assessment

If you or a loved one snores or have difficulty breathing while sleeping, we can most definitely help. Please contact our office today to schedule a consultation and a sleep apnea assessment to discuss your treatment options.