Getting a good night's rest is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Sleep impacts every aspect of your body, including your brain function and mental health, cellular growth and repair, immune system function, heart health, and hormone regulation. Without restful sleep at night, your body, mind, moods, and health suffer.
Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, can disrupt your good night's rest. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the standard of care for treating sleep apnea; however, some patients can't tolerate it because it requires wearing a mask while they sleep.
At Total Wellness Dental in West Houston, Dr. Hieu Do offers alternative solutions for treating sleep apnea with laser dentistry and custom oral appliances. Here's what you should know.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type. It happens when your airway becomes blocked during sleep, cutting off your oxygen supply and signaling your brain to wake you up. Did you know that when you suffer from sleep apnea, this can happen multiple times throughout the night, even hundreds of times in severe cases?
It's true, and that's what makes sleep apnea so dangerous, is that you typically don't even realize it's happening. Instead, you might wake up with a headache or struggle with chronic fatigue.
Sleep Apnea Treatment in West Houston
Dr. Do offers alternative sleep apnea treatments for patients who struggle with their CPAP.
- Custom Oral Appliances — An oral appliance is comfortable to wear at night, fits gently over your teeth, and repositions your jaw to open your airway for clear breathing during sleep.
- Laser Dentistry —The NightLase® dental laser helps to tighten the soft tissues in your throat that could be contributing to airway blockage and snoring.
If you're ready to reclaim your rest, the first step is booking an evaluation with Dr. Do. Contact Total Dental Wellness at (281) 463-7258 to schedule your appointment.