If you snore loudly while
you sleep, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition defined by a
respiratory interference that occurs when you’re asleep, primarily due to
tissue blockage in the throat or by the tongue.
Many people are unaware that they have it apart from the most common
symptoms of loud snoring and daily fatigue.
If left untreated, sleep apnea can be detrimental to your health and
create many systematic risks and indirect complications, such as daytime
drowsiness. Dental care can help you find relief from your sleep apnea through
an aptly named approach called sleep apnea dentistry. I suggest a few different oral surgery
procedures to my patients that are suffering from sleep apnea:
·
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty – this procedure
removes any excess tissue in a patient’s mouth and throat, making it possible
to breathe more easily during the night.
·
Maxillomandibular advancement – the jaw is moved
forward, leaving more room behind the soft palate. This reduces airway obstruction.
·
Tracheostomy – a final resort for patients that
have not found relief from other treatments.
A tube is inserted into the throat and keeps the airway open throughout
the night.
To find out the best route for
relief of your sleep apnea and nightly snoring, please make a visit for a sleep
apnea dentistry consultation.
Yours in good smile
health,
Dr. Shital Kazi
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