Get the Rest You Need by Treating Sleep Apnea in Pasco

Your loud snoring is annoying to the people who share a hallway, a room, or a bed with you. They have probably told you as much. Persistent snoring can indicate you have a disorder that can affect your overall health, not just your sleep. Fortunately, you can treat sleep apnea in Pasco, WA with a custom sleep appliance from Dental West. It can help you:

• Stop snoring
• Breathe easier while you are sleeping
• Wake up feeling rejuvenated
• Remain more focused and alert when awake
• Improve your overall health

Quality sleep makes a difference in your daily life. To experience the difference, start by scheduling a consultation at Dental West. Call 509-588-0082 to make an appointment.

Enjoy Healthy Sleep Without a CPAP

Apnea is a sleep disorder in which someone stops breathing when they fall asleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of this disorder. If you have OSA, your airways become closed off as your muscles relax when you fall asleep. People with this condition face a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and other health issues.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are often the first treatment recommendation. Yet studies have shown that up to half of CPAP users give up on this treatment within a year. Your general dentist has a different option. Instead of forcing air into your airway, you can keep it clear with a custom oral appliance. This treatment:

• Works by shifting the position of your lower jaw
• Allows you to continue breathing and stops your snoring
• Lets you reach the restful stages of deep sleep
• Is less disruptive than a CPAP since there is no mask, tubing, or noise
• Won’t dry out your throat like a CPAP can

Not sure if you should schedule a consultation? See your dentist if you have one or more of these symptoms: frequent breathing stoppages when you sleep, loud and persistent snoring, waking up with a dry mouth and/or headache, feeling tired when you wake up, or daytime sleepiness.

If these are common problems for you, then you should look into treatment for sleep apnea in Pasco, WA. Call Dental West at 509-588-0082 today to make an appointment.