Sleep Apnea in Surf City

Have you been accused of loud snoring at night that keeps your sleep partner awake? Maybe you frequently wake up with headaches. Do you find yourself feeling fatigued or exhausted by the afternoon, leaving you unable to concentrate?

If any of these scenarios describe your situation, you may be dealing with a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. At Surf City Dental, we partner with the Breathe Easy Spa (in our same location) to offer practical solutions for sleep apnea.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common, and is caused by an obstructed airway that limits your oxygen intake during your sleep. The lack of oxygen triggers your brain to wake you up, and the cycle starts again.

You may be waking multiple times throughout the night without realizing it, which severely impacts the quality and amount of rest you get. Patients with severe sleep apnea may wake hundreds of times during the night.

When you’re waking a lot throughout the night, it significantly impacts your quality of life. Some of the health setbacks you may notice or experience are:

• Depression or mood swings
• Chronic fatigue
• Difficulties concentrating or completing routine daily tasks
• Frequent headaches or migraines
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease

Besides diminishing your quality of life, sleep apnea is also dangerous because it can result in heart failure.

The medical standard of treatment for sleep apnea is continuous positive air pressure therapy (CPAP). However, this treatment requires patients to wear a mask during sleep, which some people find difficult.

At Surf City Dental, we create custom night guards patients can wear during sleep to reposition their jaw slightly and open the airway for clear breathing. Patients suffering from mild to moderate sleep apnea may benefit from using a night guard, and sometimes find that it can replace CPAP therapy.

Treatment for Snoring

Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Our custom snoring guards in Surf City can also help patients who snore loudly diminish the sound so their bed partners can get a good night’s rest.

If you think you or a loved one could benefit from sleep apnea treatment, the first step is diagnosing your condition with a sleep study. Contact our team through Breathe Easy Spa to book a sleep apnea evaluation.

We can guide you through the process of determining suitable sleep apnea or snoring treatment for your needs from start to finish. We’ll begin by diagnosing your condition to determine if you have sleep apnea and how severe it is. We can also partner with your physician to ensure you achieve the best outcome for your needs.