Here at Fairbanks Family Dental Care, we work hard to help our patients who have sleep apnea.
Did you know? People who have sleep apnea never get the rest they need. They have trouble breathing, which constantly wakes them up throughout the night.
Effects of Exhaustion
Many people who have sleep apnea suffer from multiple health problems and are always exhausted. Being tired can affect them at home and at work, making it difficult to concentrate and causing frustration.
Sleep apnea can also affect blood pressure, increasing the risk of stroke. Additionally, anesthesia can become a significant risk because of breathing complications.
How Fairbanks Family Dental Care Can Help
There are several devices that can be helpful for patients with sleep apnea. They work by keeping the airways open at night, allowing for uninterrupted breathing.
We also offer a procedure for patients with extra tissue in their throat. This procedure reshapes the throat, making it easier to breathe.
If you have any questions about how we can help you with your sleep apnea, feel free to contact us today at (907) 921-8888.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a chronic condition that occurs when muscles relax during sleep. This causes soft tissue to collapse and block the airway, leading to reduced oxygen levels. This lack of airflow can last from a few seconds to minutes and may result in snoring, gasping, or choking as the body attempts to regain airflow. A person with sleep apnea may wake up as many as 30 times per hour without memory of it.
Chronic low oxygen levels due to sleep apnea can lead to irreversible brain damage, heart attack, and stroke.
Common causes of sleep apnea include:
- A misaligned or small jaw
- Tongue with scalloped edges
- Excess body weight
- A narrow airway
At Fairbanks Family Dental Care, we specialize in sleep dentistry and offer a variety of treatment options for patients diagnosed with sleep apnea.