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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.
At Sandcreek Dental in Idaho Falls, ID, Dr. Mark Tall can provide a custom-fitted mouthguard to help you sleep soundly through the night.
Learn how our team helps patients in Ammon, Blackfoot, Rexburg, and Shelley, ID, improve their mood and health with sleep apnea treatment...
Understanding Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that is characterized by repeated breathing interruptions that disrupt your sleep. Sleep apnea increases your risk of developing a number of potentially dangerous health issues, such as high blood pressure. There are two forms of this sleep disorder:
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The most common type of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat relax and block your airway. Obstructive sleep apnea causes the oxygen level in your blood to drop, alerting your brain to briefly wake you. Characterized by a loud snort or choking sound, obstructive sleep apnea causes you to transition from deep sleep into light sleep. Normal breathing resumes for a time, but as the muscles relax again, the cycle continues. Most patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea do not notice or remember the brief awakenings, even though they can happen 30 or more times in an hour.
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Central Sleep Apnea
Central sleep apnea is much less common than obstructive sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain fails to send the proper signals needed to maintain breathing during sleep. A far more complex disorder, central sleep apnea cannot be treated at our Idaho Falls dental practice. If you suffer from central sleep apnea, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist.
Treating Sleep Disorders THROUGHOUT IDAHO FALLS, ID, AND BEYOND
Obstructive sleep apnea can lower your quality of life, and your heavy snoring can also be a detriment to your bed partner and family members.
Dr. Mark Tall at Sandcreek Dental can treat your sleep apnea with a comfortable oral appliance. The appliance will keep your jaw in a position that opens your upper airways and alleviates the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.
Though our practice is based in Idaho Falls, ID, we serve patients throughout Ammon, Blackfoot, Rexburg, and Shelley. If you're suffering from obstructive sleep apnea or have questions about treatment, contact our office through our online contact form or give us a call:
(208) 525-4780
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View On GoogleDiagnosis for Sleep Apnea
Some patients with sleep apnea may not realize they are affected by this disorder because it only happens when they are sleeping. Often, it is a family member or partner that first notices the loud snoring that is the telltale sign of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be diagnosed by your primary care doctor or a sleep specialist.
If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, schedule a consultation with Dr. Tall at Sandcreek Dental. He can examine your airways and determine if a custom-fitted mouthguard could be the solution you need to stop snoring and start sleeping soundly through the night.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Depending on the severity of your sleep apnea, passive oral appliances and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are the most common treatment methods. For cases that do not respond to these treatments, surgery may be recommended.
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
CPAP machines deliver pressurized air through a mask placed over your nose during sleep. While effective, CPAP is noisy and cumbersome. Due to the complicated and uncomfortable device, many patients have a difficult time adhering to CPAP treatment.
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Oral Appliances
Oral appliances work by moving your jaw forward to keep the upper airway from collapsing. Both effective and user-friendly, oral devices for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea must be prescribed by a physician and can be fitted by our Idaho Falls dentist. Oral appliance therapy is more comfortable and easier to use than CPAP, so you'll have a better chance of enjoying a full night's rest.
Why Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Protect Your Health
The lack of restful sleep can lead to a variety of health concerns. Treating your sleep apnea as soon as possible can help prevent serious health problems and improve your cognitive function.
Consider Your Family
If you're having fitful sleep, your bed partner likely is, too. A custom oral appliance can keep you from disturbing your partner and family members, so your entire family can reap the benefits of a good night's sleep.
Improve Your Relationships
We're not at our best when we're tired. Our personal and professional relationships can suffer because of it. Getting better sleep can elevate your mood and improve your focus at work.
Paying for Treatment AFFORDABLE FINANCING IS AVAILABLE
Your insurance should contribute to the cost of your custom mouthguard. However, our Idaho Falls, ID, office understands that not everyone has insurance. To make treatment more affordable, Sandcreek Dental offers CareCredit® so patients can pay for sleep apnea treatment in monthly installments.
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Yoshio Kurtz
2021
Everyone at Sandcreek Dental are quick, courteous and very professional. I like the feeling of efficiency all around. Also, they take the time to know their patients and see to it that the experience is a good one. I really like this organization and their focus on customer service. Looking forward to my next appointment!
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2021
I have thoroughly enjoyed my entire experience at Sandcreek dental. They are very kind compassionate people who are very accommodating. They explain everything very well so you know what is going on at any moment and I couldn’t ask for better!
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