Sleep Apnea & Snoring

1. Do you fall asleep during the day?
2. Have you been told that you snore?
3. Do you wake up gasping for air in the middle of the night?
4. Are you married to someone who keeps you up all night because of snoring?
5. Do you and your partner sleep in separate rooms because of snoring or a CPAP?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may suffer from or be married to someone who has Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea is a condition in which a person stops breathing many times throughout the night, sometimes for dangerously long periods of time. It is estimated that up to 10% of middle-aged men and women may suffer from sleep apnea. Untreated sleep apnea is a serious life threatening medical condition. The prolonged shortage of oxygen to your body affects every major body system and if left untreated is estimated to take an average of 8 years off of a person's life.

Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea

If you have any of the following symptoms, a consult with Dr. Jin may be recommended.

• Snoring- loud, snorting, gasping snores
• Extended pauses in breathing during the night
• Daytime sleepiness and fatigue
• Change in personality
• Memory Loss
• Headaches
• Obesity
• GERD - acid reflux disease

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Nation Institutes of Health now designate dental oral appliance as a first line of treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. Dental sleep medicine can effectively treat sleep apnea and snoring using oral appliance therapy.

What is an Oral Appliance?

Oral appliance for sleep apnea are somewhat similar to a night guard or a bite guard. They are worn during the night and their primary function is to maintain the airway open. Unlike a CPAP, these appliances are comfortable, silent, and easy to use and travel with. Have a good night rest with an oral appliance, call our office today to schedule a consult.