Just like water and food are basic necessities that you need on a continual
basis, so is sleep. Restful sleep lets your body regenerate for the energy
it needs for the coming day.
All the stress you experience throughout
the day has an effect on your heart. It needs to decompress from all the
tension and strain placed upon it during waking hours. Deep sleep lets your
heart slow down to release all the pressure. This restful state lets your
whole body and brain revitalize to start a new day with vitality. Having
sufficient rest helps to curb other health problems such as diabetes,
hypertension, obesity, and memory loss.
Lack of sound sleep adds to
the potential of having a heart attack, stroke, or other severe condition.
Even death can occur when the problem is chronic.
Snoring is often a precursor to another health concern called sleep apnea.
With this condition, the air flowing from lungs to mouth and nose is
obstructed. As less oxygen enters the lungs, the quality of sleep is poor.
Patients often wake up after a full eight hours of sleep feeling very
unrested.
Sleep apnea can lead to elevated blood pressure, which
puts one at a risk for heart disease and stroke. Deprivation from sufficient
rest can diminish the functioning of your brain, add to the release of
stress hormones, and cause depression. Insufficient sleep can even cause
premature death.
We have a solution that is easy to use and very
effective in eliminating the problem of snoring and obstructed breathing. We
make and fit patients for an oral appliance that stops snoring and allows
both you and your partner to have a good night's rest.
For some time now, the solution to sleep apnea has been the CPAP device.
CPAP, or Continuous Positive Air Pressure, is a device that pumps air into
the nose and mouth of the patient through a mask worn during sleep. Although
it provides sufficient oxygen and correct breathing patterns, most patients
find wearing a mask while sleeping is uncomfortable.
Our doctors
have a small, easy to insert and remove, acrylic appliance that resembles a
mouthguard or orthodontic retainer. It works by repositioning your tongue
and jaw to keep the air passage to your lungs open. Success rates have been
high, and patients are pleased with its comfort and small size that makes it
easy to take when traveling.
Snoring and sleep apnea don't have to fill your nights. Give us a call today at (619) 442-8841 for sleep apnea treatment!