Sleep Apnea Dntist - Quality of Sleep
Indianapolis, Indiana
One of the best ways to insure that you are healthy is by getting a good night's sleep. Most people need an average of six to eight hours of sleep to function without being overly tired. Some people may get the required amount of sleep, but still feel tired and exhausted during the day. If you are finding that you are drowsy during the day even if you are sleeping through the night, you may suffer from sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can lead to a variety of health complications if not treated. If you think you may be suffering from sleep apnea, it is important to schedule an appointment with a sleep apnea doctor (pulmonologist) at once.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a health hazard that affects millions of Americans. If you suffer from sleep apnea, then your breathing is irregular when you are sleeping. Here are some ways to identify if you may have sleep apnea:
- You snore when you are sleeping.
- You find it harder to sleep when you have head colds.
- You are gaining weight.
- You suffer from mood swings.
- You get morning headaches.
- You gasp or stop breathing when you sleep.
- You occasionally fall asleep during the day when you are active.
If you have two or more of the above symptoms, you may have sleep apnea.
Diagnosis
If you suspect you suffer from sleep apnea, you should visit your doctor. Your doctor will have you complete a sleep questionnaire and may have you complete a sleep study to see if you have sleep apnea. If you do suffer from sleep apnea, your doctor will most likely will ask you to wear a CPAP machine, these allow you to get continuous air (oxygen) flow through the mask. Statistics show that 75 percent of the people who prescribe CPPAP machines are not compliant after 21 days; in this case you may seek alternative treatment by going to a dentist who specializes in treating sleep apnea such as Indianapolis sleep apnea dentist Dr. Mike Deldar.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Treatments for sleep apnea vary depending on the cause and the severity of your condition. Sometimes doing something as simple as losing weight or sleeping on your side can treat sleep apnea. If your sleep apnea is more severe, then you may need to use CPAP therapy.
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It is therapy provided through a nasal mask that opens the patient's airway so that uninterrupted breathing can occur during sleep. This allows you to breathe freely while you are sleeping so that you maintain a restful sleep throughout the night.
If you live in Indianapolis and suspect you are suffering from sleep apnea, please contact the Indiana sleep apnea dentists at Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry & TMJ to schedule a consultation with Dr. Deldar.
Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry & TMJ
(800) 499-2141
14753 Hazel Dell Crossing Ste. 700 | Noblesville, IN 46062
(at the corner of 146th and Hazel Dell)
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