Dentistry in Garland, TX
General and Preventive Dentistry
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Therapy
Snoring not only disrupts your entire household, it may be a sign of a serious condition called sleep apnea. If you snore, awaken groggy every morning, or experience daytime confusion and irritability, call for a consultation. Our dentists treat snoring and sleep apnea with custom-fitted snoreguards that restore healthy breathing and quiet slumber.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when breathing repeatedly stops for periods of ten seconds or longer. Lack of airflow triggers the brain to tell the body to wake up. As a sleep apnea sufferer, you may awaken entirely or enter a lighter sleep stage. Either way, you probably feel tired in the morning and fatigued during the day. Sleep apnea also contributes to serious health problems, including high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.
What causes snoring and sleep apnea?
Excess tissue in the upper airway, tongue position, and swelling of air passageways can contribute to sleep apnea. Snoring occurs when air tries to force its way through blocked passages. Tissues vibrate, and the sound we know as snoring is emitted.
How do you treat snoring and sleep apnea?
We fit patients with oral appliances called snoreguards that keep air passageways open to restore healthy breathing and eliminate snoring. These comfortable oral appliances are easy to use and provide relief for countless sleep apnea sufferers. With a snoreguard, you and those close to you can finally enjoy a good night’s sleep!
From Our Family to Yours – Quality Care for Lasting Smiles. Call Musso Family Dentistry today to schedule your snoring and sleep apnea assessment. Our Garland dental office gives Mesquite, Rockwall, Rowlett, and surrounding areas personalized service and state-of-the-art care.