Do you feel rested and refreshed when you awaken in the morning? Or are you tired? And do you have vague recollections of the words, “stop snoring” and an elbow in your side? If so, then you may have a condition of which snoring is only a symptom.
Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that often goes undiagnosed. If you suspect that you or the person sleeping next to you might have sleep apnea, then know that
Dr. Arthur Schramm at Schramm Dentistry in
Charlotte, NC, can treat your condition, so you both get a good night’s sleep.
Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing while you sleep. In the case of obstructive sleep apnea—the most common form of the condition—the airway becomes blocked when soft tissue, particularly your tongue, relax and collapse at the back of your throat. Symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Loud snoring
- A dry or sore throat in the morning
- Waking up choking or gasping during the night
- Sleepiness or lack of energy during the day
- Morning headaches
- Forgetfulness, mood changes, and depression
- Decreased sex drive
- Insomnia
Without treatment,
sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, stroke, cardiovascular disease, poor concentration, and not surprisingly daytime sleepiness, which has been shown to be a cause of automobile accidents.
Sleep Apnea Treatment from Schramm Dentistry
If we determine that you have
sleep apnea, then Dr. Schramm can treat this condition with a custom-fitted oral appliance that you’ll wear at night. This appliance shifts your lower jaw forward, thus preventing your throat tissue and tongue from collapsing and blocking your airway. You and the person one pillow over will once again enjoy a peaceful night of sleep.
Schedule an Appointment Today
To treat your
sleep apnea and to protect your good health, make an appointment for a custom dental appliance from Schramm Dentistry today. We conveniently serve patients in Charlotte, NC, as well as the surrounding communities of Pineville, Mint Hill, Matthews, Ballantyne, Indian Land, SC, and Fort Mill, SC.
By Schramm Dentistry
February 21, 2015
