WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA?
OSA causes the muscles in our mouth, jaw, and throat to relax to the point of collapse during sleep, compromising and obstructing the airway. This causes breathing difficulty and can even stop breathing altogether. Because oxygen is drastically decreased, OSA patients can awaken hundreds of times each night, causing sleep quality and general health to suffer.
CPAP MACHINES & MASKS
Most people have only heard of the CPAP machine for treatment of sleep apnea. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP is usually the first method used to treat sleep apnea and is considered the industry standard, but an estimated 60% of people do not use their CPAP masks each night, and many give up on using their machines altogether. They are bulky, inconvenient, loud, and make it difficult to share a bed
OTHER REASONS FOR CPAP INTOLERANCE
- DISCOMFORT
- CLAUSTROPHOBIA
- INCONVENIENT FOR TRAVEL
- DIFFICULT TO SLEEP IN
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THE MOST COMMON OSA RISK FACTORS
A family history of sleep apnea, being over the age of 40, and a narrow airway are three of the most common sleep apnea risk factors. Others include regular use of alcohol or tobacco and excessive weight. Snoring is a sign of sleep apnea.
BETTER SLEEP = BETTER HEALTH
Dr. Darr offers a revolutionary solution for OSA treatment that can eliminate use of a CPAP machine forever. He helps fabricate custom-designed dental appliances that can be worn during the night, removed and cleaned in the morning. There is no need for hoses, electric outlets, water reservoirs, or breathing that sounds like Darth Vader. Technological advancements have made it possible to offer several different varieties of dental sleep appliances, some of which are also designed to alleviate teeth grinding or nighttime bruxism.
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DIAGNOSIS OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
It’s important to see a healthcare professional other than a dentist—preferably a sleep specialist—
for diagnosis and treatment recommendations. You will likely participate in a sleep study, either in a laboratory or at home with a monitoring machine provided by the doctor.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OSA
- Loud snoring
- Gasping or choking during sleep
- Severe daytime fatigue and sleepiness
- Frequent urination during the night (your body’s natural attempt to regulate blood pressure)
- Morning headaches
- Chronic heartburn
- Nightmares or insomnia
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF
DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE FAQ
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OSA CAN LEAD TO BAD HEALTH NEWS
When the brain is deprived of the oxygen it needs, there is never good news to share. Loud snoring can annoy your spouse or roommate and rival that of your dog, which is bad enough, but untreated OSA can lead to much more dire consequences.
HEALTH RISKS LINKED TO OSA
- Increased risk of stroke
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease
- Depression
- Diabetes
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