Sleep apnea interrupts sleep, causing you to feel tired and irritable. It can also increase your risk of serious health issues.
Dr. G. Brooks Haney in Richardson, TX, can help you find relief. He provides sleep apnea treatment using a custom oral appliance that will open your airway and allow you to sleep better.
Why should you seek professional treatment for sleep apnea?
Feel Rested, Protect Your Health
Better Sleep
When wearing your oral appliance, your breathing will no longer be obstructed, allowing you to sleep soundly all night.
Improved Mood & Energy
Sleeping better can improve how you feel during the day, enhancing your mood and ability to concentrate.
Prevent Health Issues
Seeking treatment early on can reduce your risk of developing serious conditions such as heart disease.
Sleep Apnea
Also Contributes to Traffic Accidents
Sleep apnea doesn't just place you at risk of developing deadly diseases. It can also increase your risk of being involved in a motor vehicle accident. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine™, drivers with sleep apnea are two and a half times more likely to be involved in wrecks. Getting treatment can help you find relief from daytime sleepiness and improve your safety on the road.
How does an oral appliance improve breathing?
Do Patients
Really Feel Better?
Candidates for an Oral Appliance:
Suffer from OSA
Your doctor will need to rule out central sleep apnea, which requires an entirely different treatment approach by a specialist.
Have a Treatable Condition
Patients with more severe sleep apnea may only find sufficient relief from a CPAP machine.
Be Committed to Treatment
Although it is simpler than a CPAP, oral appliance therapy still relies on strict patient compliance in order to be effective.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that often results in snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most commonly diagnosed form of sleep apnea, occurs when the passageways that supply airflow to the brain are blocked for a period of 10 seconds or more. After 10 seconds, the brain tells the body to wake up and breathe. Some people wake up completely and gasp for air; others continue to snore in a lighter stage of sleep. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause memory loss as well as an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. According to the National Sleep Foundation, over 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What are my treatment options?
Dr. Haney will evaluate your unique case and may recommend a sleep study to determine if sleep apnea is affecting you. To stop snoring and reverse the effects of sleep apnea, Dr. Haney offers non-surgical, oral appliance therapy. An oral appliance is a specially designed mouthguard that opens the breathing passages, allowing constant airflow to the brain while you sleep. Dr. Haney works closely with a SomnoMed laboratory to custom design a mouthguard that fits comfortably and securely. Patients who snore, and do not have sleep apnea, benefit from this therapy as well. Each treatment carries a unique cost, which Dr. Haney can explain during a consultation at our Richardson office, serving the greater Plano area.
Dr. G. Brooks Haney
Dr. G. Brooks Haney has been helping patients restore their smiles of over 25 years. Throughout his career, he has achieved several accomplishments. He was voted as one of Dallas' Top Dentists by "D" Magazine and was included on the Texas Super Dentists® list in Texas Monthly magazine.
To experience Dr. Haney's highly recognized dental care firsthand, request a consultation online or call our Richardson practice at (972) 644-9595.
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