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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Get a Full Night’s Sleep Again With Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment From Your Sundance Team in Farmington NM
You know your dentist can improve your smile, but did you know that we can also help you stop snoring at our practices in Farmington, NM, Rio Rancho, and Bloomfield, NM? Sleep apnea and snoring are caused by oral issues that we can treat at our Sundance office. On average, we perform sixty to seventy sleep studies per month. Using the data from a patient’s sleep study, we can devise a treatment plan that will help solve the issue and help that patient get a good night’s rest again.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can keep a patient from getting the rest they need to stay healthy. While a patient with sleep apnea is asleep, the muscles in their throat relax too much and collapse the airway. Once the airway is collapsed, the brain stops getting the oxygen it needs and responds by waking the patient’s body up just enough to open the airway again. Patients with sleep apnea can wake up hundreds of times at night without realizing it. Sleep is vital to your overall health. Lost sleep due to sleep apnea can increase your risk for serious health problems.
The Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Improved sleep – Sleep apnea treatment will allow you to reach the deep state of sleep your body needs to achieve to feel completely rested.
- Increased Productivity – Patients with sleep apnea can feel sluggish or tired during the day. By giving yourself the sleep you need, you’ll enjoy greater productivity and success in your daily life.
- Improved health – Sleep apnea can increase your risk for heart problems and other serious health concerns. By treating your sleep apnea, we can help you achieve a more incredible feeling of wellness and lower your risk.
- Improved sleep for your loved ones – Patients with sleep apnea often snore and can be disruptive to their significant other. With sleep apnea treatment, you and your partner can enjoy a better night’s rest.
Schedule a Sleep Study in Farmington, NM!
To find out more about sleep apnea and snoring treatment, or to schedule a sleep study, call us at one of our offices today if you are in the Farmington NM, Rio Rancho NM, Bloomfield NM, or Gallup NM area!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions but prefer not to call? Browse our FAQs for quick answers and a better understanding of our dental office and services.
Partially blocked airways cause the sound of vibrating air, better known as snoring. Sleep apnea is more serious; it involves repeated pauses in breathing that can disrupt sleep and lead to health issues like fatigue, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
Dentists can help reposition the jaw or tongue using custom oral appliance to keep the airway open during sleep. These devices are comfortable and non-invasive, being an alternative to CPAP therapy for patients with mild to moderate obstructive obstructive sleep apnea.
Loud snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, excessive daytime tiredness from lack of sleep, headaches, dry mouth, and difficulty concentrating are common symptoms.
Oral appliance therapy is FDA-approved and has been proven in research to help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea. They’re portable and more comfortable than a CPAP machine.
If you’ve had a diagnosis from a physician or a sleep study, your insurance will likely be covered under your medical insurance rather than dental. Our team can help verify which coverage to use and work with your provider if necessary.