Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that can increase the risks of health complications like heart failure, high blood pressure, and stroke. At Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, we treat patients for sleep apnea in both our Patchogue, NY and Hampton, NY offices.
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissue in the throat collapses during sleep and causes a full blockage of the airway. When this happens, loud snoring is usually present, followed by silence when the person is not breathing, and then a loud gasp as the body finally forces itself to breathe.
The lack of oxygen and constant waking that sleep apnea causes wreaks havoc on the body. Sleep apnea can increase the risks of dangerous conditions, as well as create daily fatigue. In addition, sleeping partners are also often affected by fatigue, as they are constantly being woken up, too.
Here at Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental, we use SomnoDent to treat patients who have obstructive sleep apnea. This is an oral appliance that keeps the soft palate open. It is custom made; so it is comfortable to wear.
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, do not delay treatment. Schedule an appointment with us to get on the pathway to healthy sleeping. To schedule at our Patchogue, NY office, call us at (631) 475-1191. To schedule at our Hampton, NY office, call us at (631) 653-5888. Appointments may also be requested at our Patchogue and Hampton Family Dental website, www.pfdentpc.com.
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