So, there’s so many people who come in and they don’t sleep well. Many times they snore, they may stop breathing when they sleep and even some folks they can’t even sleep with their spouse any longer because they snore so loud. And so, we can provide solutions to help people sleep better and to be healthy again. Sleep apnea can cause issues with heart attack, stroke really most systems in your body to some extent sleep apnea effects. And so we can definitely give solutions to help that. We have a couple of ways that we can diagnose it. The best way to diagnose sleep apnea is to have a sleep study done, that’s done by a physician. We can provide an appliance that you wear when you sleep which positions the jaw in a way that opens up the airway, and it allows for a better night’s sleep. And it treats snoring the gasping for air, those types of things. And we have different scans that we can do that can show you how constricted your airway is and how using the appliance can open that up again.
Improve Your Sleep Quality With an Oral Appliance
As a comfortable alternative, we can design a custom-fitted oral appliance that you wear while you sleep. It shifts the position of your jaw slightly to keep your airway open. This allows you to:
- Avoid wearing a mask
- Not have your sleep disturbed by a noisy CPAP
- Get the deep, healthy sleep you deserve
- Stop snoring
Treat Sleep Apnea Symptoms for a Happier Life
When you have obstructive sleep apnea, your airway closes as you fall asleep. When it’s completely blocked, your body wakes you up (although you may not remember it). This can happen dozens of times every hour. Each time, your sleep cycle starts over. This means you don’t get the deep sleep you need to feel rejuvenated in the morning.
As your airway closes, it also makes your snoring louder. That’s why your significant other can’t get any sleep either. Along with chronic snoring and relationship problems, this disorder can also cause:
- Dry mouth and sore throat in the mornings
- Daily fatigue
- Mood swings, irritability, and depression
- Weight gain
- Lapses in memory and concentration
- Problems staying alert behind the wheel
Men, people who are overweight, and people over 40 years old have a higher risk of sleep apnea. However, it can affect anyone regardless of gender, weight, or age. Sleep apnea also has been linked to teeth grinding. We can help with that, too.
Call Kirchner Dental today at 812-913-6093 for an appointment or schedule online. Our sleep apnea treatment in Jeffersonville, IN has helped countless patients enjoy better rest and health. It can help you too!
