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Do you struggle with chronic tiredness? Are you falling behind on your daily activities because of fatigue?
If you continue to feel this way no matter how long you sleep, then snoring and sleep apnea might be affecting your life more than you realize.
Our dentist in Waterloo offers custom sleep apnea treatment to help you improve sleep-related issues. Visit our dental clinic today.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The breathing interruptions lower oxygen levels in your body. Many people with sleep apnea don’t even know they have it, as the symptoms happen while they’re sleeping.
The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea
If sleep apnea is not treated, it can increase the risk of the following health concerns:
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Heart conditions
- High blood pressure
- Increased ADHD symptoms
- Mood disorders, including depression
Additionally, sleep apnea can reduce your daily functioning and impact your relationships, work performance, and life satisfaction.
Sleep Apnea Types
The two main types of sleep apnea to note include:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
This is the more common type. Muscles in the throat relax too much during sleep, blocking the airway. The main side effect is snoring.
Central Sleep Apnea
This happens when the brain doesn’t send the correct signals to manage unconscious breathing. You may notice someone sleeping simply stop breathing for a few seconds and then gulp for air or even wake up to breathe.
Open Airway Dental Solutions (OADS)
One of the most effective ways to treat sleep-breathing concerns is with Open Airway Dental Solutions (OADS). OADS is a comfortable and effective method to position your jaw in the correct position to open your airway channel. The O2Vent oral appliance moves the lower jaw forward, stabilizing it in a position to open the airway.
NightLase Treatment in Waterloo
At Icon Dental, we also offer NightLase® as a non-invasive snoring treatment. We use a specialized dental laser to pre-heat and then strengthen tissues in the throat. Strengthening the tissues over the course of 3 sessions prevents reverberation and reduces snoring symptoms.
Customized Sleep Apnea Treatment in Waterloo
Oral health appliances will help position your mouth correctly to keep your airways open. They can dramatically reduce snoring and improve obstructive sleep apnea as well. Compared to other solutions, dental snoring devices are relatively small and comfortable.
Sleep apnea and snoring negatively affect your sleep, which means they can also negatively impact your life. Reclaim your sleep and improve your overall health with our expert care. Contact us for comprehensive sleep apnea and snoring treatment in Waterloo.
