When people suffer from sleep apnea, this can lead to daytime exhaustion and even stress on your immune system, memory, and heart health. But there is hope! We can offer a comfortable and convenient alternative to the CPAP machine so you can obtain sleep apnea treatment. Our team of helpful local sleep science professionals in Wheaton, IL, can provide a custom-fitted oral appliance.
Signs of Sleep Apnea
How do you know if you have a sleep disorder that needs attention? The disorder means that as you rest, the soft tissues in the back of your mouth and in your throat become too relaxed and collapse, which blocks airflow and causes you to stop breathing until the brain essentially wakes you up. For many, this can happen hundreds of times a night, even if they have no memory of it. The warning signs include chronic snoring, headaches, dry mouth, waking in the night struggling to breathe or choking, issues with memory and concentration, daytime exhaustion, and moodiness. Don’t ignore one or more of these potential symptoms when they arise; contact our team for a diagnosis!
Causes and Complications
The disorder could be due to a large neck circumference, obesity, sinus and allergy concerns, a deviated septum, or issues with the growth and development of your oral structures and jaw. Sleeping on your back, excessive alcohol consumption before bed, and poor sleep habits could also be factors. Without treatment, the disorder will grow in severity until you have trouble staying awake behind the wheel. The strain on your immune system could leave you vulnerable to illness. There could also be stress on your heart health, leading to a higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. But we can help with a comfortable treatment option!
Our CPAP Alternative
Instead of the loud and cumbersome CPAP machine, our team could offer help with an oral appliance. The device will be custom-made and fitted for your smile, and it fits like a mouthguard. Worn while you sleep, this helps shift your jaw and tongue to keep your airways open and free of obstruction, so you breathe without any interruption and feel more rested the next day. The device is easy to use and clean, and you can bring it with you when you travel! If you have any questions about how our team will improve your sleep with an oral appliance, then contact our team today.
Let Wheaton Dental Sleep Center Improve Your Sleep
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and productive sleep! To learn more about how we offer a better night’s rest with a CPAP alternative, then give us a call at Wheaton Dental Sleep Center at (630) 665-5555.