Sleep Apnea Treatment Concord 

Start Sleeping Soundly Again

High-quality sleep is one of the main pillars of good health. Sadly, though, millions of people have a condition known as sleep apnea that robs them of the rest they need. If you suspect you have this problem, our Concord dental team may be able to help. We can both diagnose sleep apnea and provide effective treatment via oral appliance therapy. Hopefully, you will soon start sleeping soundly again!

Why Choose Charm Smile Dental for Sleep Apnea Treatment? 

  • Highly Trained Sleep Dentist
  • Effective Alternative to CPAP Therapy
  • Able to Provide Both Diagnosis and Treatment

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs when a person experiences repeated pauses in breathing (or episodes of reduced breathing) multiple times throughout the night. It can make you feel extremely tired day after day. It may also be accompanied by loud snoring, frequent nighttime urination, and morning headaches and sore throats.

There are a few types of sleep apnea:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common. It occurs when tissues in the airway block the free flow of air.
  • Central sleep apnea (CSA) happens when the brain does not send proper breathing signals to the rest of the body.
  • Mixed (or combined) sleep apnea has characteristics of both OSA and CSA.

The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Without timely treatment, sleep apnea can have devastating consequences for both your daily quality of life and your long-term health. Here are some examples of problems that it can contribute to:

  • Poor physical health. Untreated sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of hypertension, heart attack, stroke, and more.
  • Poor mental health. You may be irritable and experience a lot of mood swings. You may also be at risk of depression, anxiety disorders, and dementia.
  • An increased risk of accidents. Poor quality sleep reduces your reaction times and makes it more likely that you will be involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

CPAP therapy is the most common treatment for OSA. It involves the use of a machine that employs pressurized air to prevent pauses in breathing. While CPAP therapy is effective, many patients find it to be uncomfortable and inconvenient.

At Charm Smile Dental, we offer an alternative treatment: oral appliance therapy. We can design a small, custom device, which almost resembles a mouthguard, that gently repositions your lower jaw while you sleep. It can thereby keep the airway open and facilitate healthy, uninterrupted breathing. Many patients find that their oral appliance is much easier and more convenient to use than a CPAP machine.