Sleep Apnea and Snoring

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Sleep Disorders In Boise

As Boise dentists we understand the irritation of snoring for patients and partners alike. We also know that sleep apnea can be dangerous not only because patients stop breathing for short periods of time but because sleep disorders can affect the overall health of the individual.  We work with our patients and their doctors to provide solutions for snoring. We are based in Boise and are easily accessible for patients living in Eagle and Meridian ID as well.

Quality Sleep Apnea Treatment For Meridian ID

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea have a condition in which soft tissues at the back of the throat completely close off the airway so that air can’t get into the lungs which causes sleep disorder. When the airway is blocked, it reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain and the body. When that happens the brain sends a message that tells the muscles in the airway to tighten up and unblock the airway. This leads to a repeated cycle of blocking and unblocking of the air passageway that causes a person to wake up resulting in sleep disorder. Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:
  • Loud snoring
  • Restless sleep
  • Stoppages of breathing throughout the night
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Personality changes and irritability
  • Poor memory and difficulty concentrating

Sleep apnea is also associated with high blood pressure, heart problems and stroke.

Snoring Treatment For Eagle ID

Snoring affects 67% of all adults.  Snoring can cause disruptions in sleep for the snorer and for their sleeping partners and it can lead to health problems.  Snoring is the harsh sound that happens when the tissues at the back of the roof of the mouth vibrate against the back of the throat.

During sleep, the tongue, throat tissues and the muscles that line the airway relax causing the airway to narrow. As the air passes through the narrower airway the tissues vibrate against each other and create a snoring sound that can be quite loud during sleep.

Treatment

Treatment of sleep disorders including snoring and sleep apnea are available near Meridian and Eagle ID.When you request treatment for common sleep disorders, snoring or sleep apnea we take a thorough medical history and evaluate the head, neck and throat to assess the severity of your condition. This information is correlated with additional testing to establish an accurate diagnosis. We also work with your physician to determine the best treatment plan. If appropriate we can treat you with an oral appliance designed to help keep the airway open.  We work with you and monitor your progress over a period of months to make the device is working properly and improving your snoring or sleep apnea and then we see you again once a year to check your progress.

Depending on the severity of your sleep apnea you may require additional medical intervention with a CPAP breathing machine. We work in tandem with your medical doctor.

We also provide Oral Conscious Sedation, Teeth Whitening and Cosmetic Dentistry services for Boise. Eagle and Meridian ID patients are welcome.