This is a serious disorder and the most common type is OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). This condition occurs when a person experiences one or more short pauses in breathing. When normal breathing resumes, a choking or snorting sound is heard. About 18 million Americans suffer from the condition and if your partner has been complaining about your snoring, it is important to visit a Dentistry of Orland Park clinic for a diagnostic test.
At Complete Dentistry of Orland Park, you will receive an evaluation to determine whether you are suffering from OSA or other forms of this disorder. While Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is among the most common sleep apnea treatments Orland Park, other alternatives do exist including:
- Oral appliances: This treatment prevents collapse of soft tissues at the back of the throat and the tongue by supporting the jaw in a forward position. This keeps the airway open.
- Night Shift: An appliance worn at the back of the neck and vibrates when a patient moves into the wrong position until they change position to avoid airway blocking.
- Winx therapy system: This is used by a sleep apnea dentist in Orland Park when CPAP fails and it works by stabilizing tongue position to enlarge the airway.
There are other therapies available, which we recommend after a thorough evaluation of your condition. To make a Dental Appointment Online Call @ (877) 478-1353
