If you are struggling with loud snoring, constant fatigue, or restless nights, the dental sleep medicine team at Lane & Associates is here to help. Our providers work with patients to improve sleep and overall health when symptoms are related to:
Learn more about sleep apnea treatment at Lane & Associates below, then give us a call or contact us online to request an appointment for a consultation at one of our Dental Sleep Medicine locations in North Carolina.
Sleep apnea occurs when an individual’s airway collapses during sleep — this blocks the flow of air to the lungs and makes breathing difficult. As breathing becomes more and more difficult, the airway closes even tighter. Eventually, the brain will “wake up” the individual into a lighter sleep, allowing the individual to reposition their jaw and tongue to open the airway. This cycle can continue for the entire night’s sleep.
If you constantly wake up feeling mentally or physically tired in the morning after getting a full 7-9 hours of sleep, obstructive sleep apnea may be to blame. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that more than 18 million American adults suffer from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder often accompanied by excessive snoring.
Obstructive sleep apnea most often affects older adult men, but other factors like being overweight or having a history of sleep apnea can also increase your risk for this sleep disorder.
Children can also be affected by sleep apnea, a condition most often caused by large tonsils. The side effects of sleep apnea in children can be serious — in children, it has often been linked to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), mood disorders, bedwetting, learning problems, and growth problems.
Curious to see why so many dental patients in the Raleigh-Durham area and beyond are choosing Lane & Associates to take care of their dental and orthodontic needs?
Read on to learn more about us, then request your appointment with our dentists today! We can be reached online or by phone at 1-877-LANE-DDS (526-3337).
