Sleep Apnea Treatment Columbia MD
Sleep apnea is a disorder that disrupts your normal breathing patterns while you sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA, is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat relax, causing your airway to narrow and/or become blocked. Symptoms include snoring, waking up feeling tired, irritability, and difficulty focusing.
Because OSA reduces the amount of oxygen delivered to the brain, this disorder can also cause serious health conditions. It can, for example, increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Older adults are often diagnosed with OSA, and it tends to affect men more than women. If you have been diagnosed with OSA and struggle with getting a restful night’s sleep, you may feel frustrated and fatigued. If you’re looking for sleep apnea treatment in Columbia MD, look no further than Woodside Dental.
Sleep apnea treatment is part of our practice’s comprehensive list of smile services. Dr. Shah and her friendly team can outfit you with a device that’s similar to an athletic mouthguard. Inserting this FDA-approved device in your mouth each night before bed will keep your airways open while you sleep. It’s a fantastic—and far more comfortable—alternative to a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine that doctors often prescribe to treat sleep apnea.
Dr. Shah doesn’t just specialize in keeping your teeth and gums healthy—she’s proud to treat sleep apnea, too! Schedule your consultation with Dr. Shah today so she can perform an evaluation and further explain the benefits of oral appliance therapy.
We’re excited about this convenient and custom-made sleep apnea solution that we can offer you because you deserve to sleep better at night and wake up every morning feeling refreshed. Dr. Shah would be thrilled to help make this possible.
