Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that affects the way you breathe while sleeping, causing your breath to become interrupted for 10 to 20 seconds at a time and jolting you out of your natural sleep rhythm multiple times a night. As a result, your energy, mental acuity and productivity can suffer. Over time, sleep apnea can even lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and weight gain.
At Radiance Dental, instead of using the CPAP, we use the Elastic Mandibular Advancement (EMA) appliance to non-invasively treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The EMA appliance fits over the patient’s teeth and is designed to both advance the mandible (lower jaw) forward and to open the patient’s bite to allow for less restricted airflow during sleep. By increasing airflow and preventing snoring and symptoms of sleep apnea, the appliance promotes deeper and more restful sleep, and because it doesn’t interfere with breathing through the mouth, you can still use the appliance safely with congested nasal passages.
If you believe you have sleep apnea, call (360) 369-6420 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Geetika Chawla. For more information about the Camas, WA dentist, visit www.RadianceDentalNW.com.
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