Sleep Apnea Syndrome: First Choice Dental of NJ Has a Solution
What Is Sleep Apnea?
When the airway is not fully open during sleep, two common signs that may emerge are snoring and persistent daytime sleepiness, both of which can point to a potentially serious underlying breathing problem. Snoring itself results from air being pushed through a constricted passage under pressure. These symptoms may indicate the presence of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that can carry significant health risks.
Why Is Sleep Apnea a Problem?
When the airway collapses during sleep, it can produce either a complete or partial obstruction, disrupting normal sleep patterns. This makes sleep apnea a condition warranting careful attention and treatment, given its potentially life-threatening nature. Among the symptoms that can accompany sleep apnea are daytime drowsiness, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, and depression.
If sleep apnea is left untreated, it can result in high blood pressure, heart failure, heart attack, and possibly stroke. Other conditions that can arise from sleep apnea include eye problems like glaucoma, complications with medications and surgery, morning headaches, mood swings, memory problems, and nocturia (the need to urinate frequently at night).
How Can First Choice Dental of NJ Help?
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of people across the United States, so a diagnosis should not be a cause for undue concern. At First Choice Dental of NJ, treating patients who experience this condition is a central part of the practice. Dr. Donn’s approach prioritizes non-invasive procedures as an initial course of treatment, with surgical options considered only when those measures have been explored.
The first step in treating sleep apnea is to contact us at 856-424-7477 or send us an email. We’ll schedule a consultation and find a solution for you.