Do you get accused of loud snoring that keeps your bed partner awake? Do you ever feel fatigued or exhausted after lunch? Do you ever wake up coughing, gasping, or choking?
If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. At Dental Care of Corona, we offer solutions for sleep apnea that help patients (and their bed partners) reclaim their good night's rest.
Understanding Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes blocked at night, causing you to wake up. For those with severe sleep apnea, this can happen multiple times throughout the night and even hundreds of times.
The lack of rest has significant consequences for your body. It can significantly impact your quality of life, causing problems like high blood pressure, depression or mood swings, chronic fatigue, heart disease, and even heart failure.
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
It can be hard to determine if you're suffering from sleep apnea since the problems occur while you're sleeping. However, there are a few symptoms to be aware of:
- Loud, chronic snoring
- Frequent headaches or migraines, especially in the morning
- Chronic fatigue
- Waking up coughing or gasping
How We Help with Sleep Apnea in Corona, CA
The standard of care for sleep apnea is continuous positive air pressure therapy (CPAP), which requires patients to wear masks during sleep that deliver air to open the airways for clear breathing. Many patients find success with CPAP therapy, but some struggle to wear the mask and deal with the noise of the machine.
At Dental Care of Corona, our dentists use a Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) to assist in opening your airway by slightly repositioning your jaw during sleep with an oral appliance. This alternative to CPAP therapy works well for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Contact our team at (951) 268-9858 for more information on how we can help with sleep apnea.