Sleep Apnea Treatment – Northbrook, IL
Enjoy Restful and Fulfilling Sleep
Fulfilling rest is essential to setting yourself up for a pleasant and productive day, but sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that can cause a person to wake up more than a hundred times in a single night. Thankfully, the team at Northbrook Dental Group is trained and equipped to address this issue with noninvasive and comfortable oral appliances. Here’s a quick look at how sleep apnea treatment works, but please feel free to contact our office if you’d like to know more.
Why Choose Northbrook Dental Group for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Skilled and Experienced Dental Team
- Improve the Quality of Your Sleep
- Noninvasive Treatment
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a medical condition characterized by the tissues in the throat weighing heavily upon the windpipe when they relax during sleep. This pressure can restrict the sleeper’s airflow, which will cause them to awaken suddenly and out of breath. This can happen more than a hundred times in a single night in severe cases, and waking up frequently in this manner can be quite stressful for the nervous and endocrine systems. You may have sleep apnea if you notice symptoms like:
- Restless sleep
- Frequent snoring
- Fatigue when awake
- Mood swings
- Slower reaction times
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Forgetfulness
- Teeth grinding
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can increase a person’s risk of problems like:
- Fatigue
- Grogginess
- Irritability
- Overeating
- Overreliance on stimulants like nicotine or caffeine
- Health conditions like diabetes
- Cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke
- Falling asleep while driving
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
While many people associate sleep apnea treatment with CPAP machines, these devices can be noisy when used, difficult to travel with, and uncomfortable to wear. That’s why the team at Northbrook Dental Group treats sleep apnea with noninvasive oral appliances that are designed to hold the jaw in a forward position when the patient sleeps. This will help the airway remain open during sleep while preventing teeth grinding, which is a destructive reflex that often accompanies sleep apnea.
However, the first step to being treated for sleep apnea is to be tested by a qualified sleep doctor, and we’ll be happy to refer you to a trusted provider if we suspect that you have the condition. If you receive a positive diagnosis, the staff at our dental office in Northbrook will be glad to help you determine the best way to address your sleep apnea when we see you during your consultation, so feel free to contact our staff to schedule your appointment.