Sleep Apnea Dentistry
in Cherry Hill, Princeton & Trenton, New Jersey
hile snoring is so common that most people consider it little more than an annoyance, it is the top symptom of a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that results in frequent periods of stopped breathing during sleep. While snoring is not always indicative of sleep apnea, men and women who snore heavily should consider seeing a sleep apnea specialist to be on the safe side.
Snoring combined with loud pauses
could be an indication of sleep apnea.
What’s so dangerous about sleep apnea? For many, it is just a harmless condition that will never progress or cause harm. But for many, it is a potentially dangerous condition that can affect their overall health and well-being. During sleep apnea episodes, the throat collapses, blocking the natural flow of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Depending on the frequency of those episodes and the duration of the halted breathing, that oxygen deprivation can have immediate effects on your blood pressure. Those halted breathing periods also tend to severely disrupt healthy sleep patterns. If your body is not allowed to get the deep sleep it requires, you may suffer from a vicious cycle of fatigue that makes it impossible to recover.
Sleep Apnea Types
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea – OSA is the most common type and results from an obstruction in the airway. Airflow is restricted in the nose and mouth.
- Central Sleep Apnea – CSA is a rare form of the condition in which a delayed brain signal results in halted breathing. CSA is a disorder of the central nervous system and results from trauma or disease.
- Mixed Sleep Apnea – As the name implies, MSA is a combination of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Central Sleep Apnea.
Severe Effects of Sleep Apnea
The sleep deprived can attest to how much of an impact it can have on your daily life. In addition to the obvious tiredness and fatigue that sleep apnea can cause, sufferers may also deal with the inability to concentrate or perform their job, falling asleep at the wheel, sleepwalking, mental instability, bouts of anger or emotional outbursts, depression, and others. Due to the lack of oxygen to the brain during episodes, sleep apnea patients have been linked to heart problems, stroke, compromised immune system, slowed healing ability, and others.
Treatment Can Help!
Sleep apnea dentistry refers to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep apnea. Dr. Charmen Douglas is a New Jersey sleep apnea dentist who has helped a great number of patients avoid the serious consequences of the disorder. Dr. Douglas and the Beautiful Smile, LLC team has the equipment, technology, and expertise to perform a thorough sleep evaluation, deliver an accurate diagnosis, and carry out effective treatment. Visit our Sleep Apnea Treatment page.
Symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Snoring
- Confusion
- Frequent urination at night
- Sexual dysfunction
- Irritability
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Weight gain
- High blood pressure
- Restlessness
- Fatigue
- Daytime sleepiness
- Nonrestorative sleep
- Personality changes
- Poor memory
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hypertension
- Headaches
- Shortness of breath
- Sudden body movements during sleep
- Heartburn
- Acid reflux
Schedule a complimentary consultation with sleep specialist Dr. Charmen Douglas today. Call or email the Beautiful Smile, LLC team for personalized sleep apnea solutions and a better night’s sleep.
(856)346-8900
Beautiful Smile, LLC
The Smile Designer
146 Haddonfield - Berlin Road, Suite #302
Voorhees-Gibbsboro vicinity, NJ 08026
(856)346-8900 (Phone)
(856)346-8866 (Fax)
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