Obstructive Sleep Apnea can often be treated with an oral or dental device for sleep apnea. A Sleep Apnea Dentist takes upper and lower impressions for use in constructing a dental sleep apnea appliance. The impressions with a bite registration are sent to a laboratory to fabricate a dental device for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea dental treatment is available, but many physicians refuse to refer their patients to qualified dentists. Dental obstructive sleep apnea treatment is not part of their knowledge base, so they don't refer.
A dental sleep apnea device should always be considered as part of obstructive sleep apnea treatment. An ethical physician should always provide patients all of the information on sleep apnea, not only the solutions that he offers. Unfortunately, sleep apnea surgery is not always effective in relieving obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
Unfortunately, there is no sleep apnea cure and there are several types of sleep apnea, each having a different cause of sleep apnea. One way to determine if you have this disorder, is to do a home test for sleep apnea. This is a preliminary method to see if you need sleep apnea diagnosis. There seems to be a relationship between sleep apnea and snoring. To help many of these patients, the health care professional must know the answer to the question, " Why do people snore ?".
Sleep apnea symptoms are very dramatic and can sometimes lead to sleep apnea death. This is why patients who have obstructive sleep apnea should always consult a dental professional to help determine all of the available options for sleep apnea treatment. There are options other than a cpap sleep apnea machine and your physician should always explain your non-surgical non invasive dental options. Many patients who have difficulty with the cpap and refuse to use it are able to wear a dental appliance.
The cause of sleep apnea depends on the type of sleep apnea involved. First of all, you can investigate whether you may have this disorder with a sleep apnea test at home. If you are concerned, you can discuss the problem with your dentist or physician and a professional sleep apnea test may be ordered.
Some patients with sleep apnea snoring complain of headaches. Sleep apnea and headaches can be related and can also be confused with TMJ headaches. After a successful oral sleep apnea appliance is constructed, the headaches go away. However, not every sleep apnea appliance is successful.
The main danger of sleep apnea is sleep apnea death. Seizure and sleep apnea are related since the patient seizes from suffocation. The effects of sleep apnea can be significant so you should understand all of the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. If you have any sign of sleep apnea, you should consult a knowledgeable dentist.
The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. They provide several types of sleep apnea dental treatment and you are welcome to join their family of patients. If you wish to consult with our sleep apnea doctor, Dr. Padolsky or with Dr. Smith, call 404-874-7428.