Your constantly loud snoring isn’t only impacting those in your household; it could be having a negative impact on your health. You may be suffering from sleep apnea if you snore at astonishing levels. Millions of Americans deal with sleep apnea and are unaware of the health risks. Sleep Apnea can cause pausing in breathing while you rest. The caring professionals at Better Way Dental offer sleep apnea treatment options as part of our special needs services.
When your airway is blocked by your tongue or other soft tissue found in your mouth, this is known as obstructive sleep apnea. Your breathing stops momentarily and impacts your air intake while you sleep. It can be very dangerous as it can lead to strokes or even heart attacks
Sleep Apnea Causes
- Overweight or obesity issues
- Alcohol abuse
- Narrow throat
- Sinus issues
- Drug abuse
- Allergies
- Large tonsils
- Heart problems
- Kidney failure
Our custom-crafted nightguards can be an ideal solution for treating sleep apnea. Their specified design adjusts the position of your tongue and jaw, this allows for adequate airflow while you are resting. Your excessive snoring will be resolved, but most importantly we will be mitigating risks impacting your health. Our dental night guards are crafted with the assistance of the latest dental technology to ensure a precision fit and offer comfort while you sleep.
If you’re snoring and waking everyone up, it’s important to get a checkup. You may be dealing with severe sleep apnea. The caring team at Better Way Dental can help treat it and avoid more severe health complications. We are a dental practice in Snoqualmie, Washington, that puts its patients above everything else. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
