Sleep Apnea Treatments in Fairmont, Truman, Welcome, Blue Earth, Sherburn, Martin County, MN, and Armstrong, IA
The Definition of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is defined as a sleep disorder that causes individuals to start and stop breathing while they sleep. Without proper sleep apnea treatment, individuals have severe health risks. This sleep disorder is often associated with other medical conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and others. Symptoms of sleep apnea can include the following:
- Frequent, loud snoring
- Choking or gasping during sleep
- Feeling tired after sleeping
- Men’s neck size over 17 inches
- Women’s neck size over 16 inches
- Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Acid reflux
- High blood pressure
- Stopped breathing during sleep
- History of heart attack or stroke
- Increased anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues
- Family history of sleep apnea
- Falling asleep during periods of low activity during the day
- Impotence
Sleep apnea can fall under two classifications. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea, can often be easily treated by a sleep apnea dentist with a special device. The second type is Central sleep apnea, in which the brain does not send correct signals to the breathing muscles. Central apneas are treated by MDs who are Certified Sleep Specialists. More severe sleep disorders may require overnight testing in a sleep lab and a CPAP machine to positively ventilate your airway. This decision on treatment options is made with you by a Certified Sleep Specialist. We can arrange an at-home sleep test by a certified sleep specialist MD that’s cost-effective and works for most people.
Your family dentist is likely to recommend one of 80 oral appliances as sleep apnea treatment for the obstructive form. Most of these appliances resemble a double retainer and are meant to move the tongue and lower jaw forward and down to open the airway. Your dentist will typically instruct you to wear your custom-fit device every night.
Severe sleep apnea may require the use of a CPAP machine or other more invasive procedures or surgeries. Consult with sleep apnea doctors in Fairmont, Truman, Welcome, Blue Earth, Sherburn, Martin County, MN, and Armstrong, IA, to determine which sleep apnea treatment is right for you.
Dental Sleep Solutions
It is estimated that 25% of men and 10% of women in the USA are suffering from undiagnosed sleep apnea. Most people with sleep apnea are not aware and do not think they have it.
Snoring and sleep apnea left untreated can significantly impact your health, shorten your lifespan, suppress your immune system, and put you at risk for many major health complications. Without proper restorative sleep, none of your body systems is able to heal and function properly. Because of this, the consequences of poor quality sleep are wide-ranging and serious – far more than we once thought.
We screen our patients for signs of sleep apnea and often recommend starting with an at-home 2-night sleep test, which we help arrange.
At Birch St. Dentistry in Fairmont, MN, we take pride in being at the forefront of innovative sleep apnea treatment. Specializing in cutting-edge dental appliance technology, we transform the lives of our patients. At the heart of our practice is the remarkable Panthera Classic, a sleep apnea device that offers myriad benefits to those needing a peaceful night’s rest.
The Panthera Classic stands out as a beacon of hope for individuals struggling with sleep apnea and disruptive snoring. This FDA-approved marvel is expertly designed, custom-fit, and crafted from medical-grade nylon, making it incredibly lightweight and comfortable. With a low-profile design, you can rest easy knowing that your treatment is both discrete and effective.
Our digital manufacturing process ensures a precise fit, maximizing your comfort and therapeutic efficacy. Gently repositioning your lower jaw forward during sleep, it effectively addresses snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, providing you with a more rejuvenating and uninterrupted sleep. Our commitment to the latest technology reflects our dedication to improving your well-being, offering you a path to a better quality of life through better sleep. Experience the transformation today, and contact us to explore the life-changing possibilities of this cutting-edge digital sleep apnea device.
