Sleep Apnea

Millions of Americans do not sleep soundly because of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder suffered by one out of 15 Americans. It is also a potentially dangerous condition that can cause chronic illness and potentially death. Sleep apnea is generally defined as interrupted breathing when you sleep and it has serious health ramifications. The effects can range from short term-irritability to serious health problems such as heart failure and in some extreme cases, death. The oxygen deprivation that can occur in a severe case of sleep apnea is potentially very dangerous.

Dr. Amy Norman can treat sleep apnea non-surgically with a specially designed oral device that maintains the jaw in the proper position to keep the airway open while you sleep. In the past, the only treatments for sleep apnea were surgery or CPAP machine. The CPAP machine forces air into the airway through a covering that fits over the nose and mouth. Many people become fed up with the uncomfortable and bulky parts of the CPAP machine. The machine is loud, uncomfortable and bulky and most people cannot sleep soundly while using it. A specifically designed mouth guard to keep the jaw positioned properly is a much more comfortable and elegant solution. This custom designed mouth guard offers all the same benefits with none of the objections of CPAP and it requires no surgery.

If you are interested in treatments for sleep apnea, please contact us today for a consultation.

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