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Many people who have sleep apnea have never been diagnosed, and don’t even know that they suffer from this sleep disorder.
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To begin the process of treatment, you’ll need to see a sleep specialist for a sleep study. You’ll be monitored while you sleep, and your sleep specialist will check for OSA and other sleep disorders, and give you an official diagnosis.
We offer Oral Appliance Therapy at Myers + Co Family Dentistry. This is a special type of mouthguard that moves your lower jaw forward at night. This position helps prevent tissue from sagging into your airway, preventing sleep apnea.
A CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine uses a pump and face mask to gently pump air into your mouth and nose. This pressure prevents your tissue from sagging, and treats the symptoms of apnea.
Weight loss, stopping smoking, exercising more, and making other lifestyle changes can reduce or even eliminate sleep apnea. Listen to your sleep doctor’s recommendations, and make the necessary changes to help reduce the severity of your apnea.