Sleep Apnea Treatment in Calgary, AB
Sleep apnea affects your breathing while you sleep. You may wake up frequently throughout the night and not even know it. Often, you will wake up the next day and not know why you are so tired.
Sleep apnea treatment from our prosthodontist in Calgary, Alberta, can help open your airways while you sleep. Devices similar to mouthguards may reduce how many times you wake up, so you feel more refreshed the next day.
About Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing repeatedly stops while you sleep. If you have this sleep disorder, you might snore loudly. You might also notice you wake up throughout the night, gasping for air. You could experience daytime sleepiness from not getting enough oxygen and waking up throughout the night as well. Also, you could experience difficulty paying attention when you are awake.
Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
If we suspect you may have sleep apnea, we will send you home with a small, easy to use, portable sleep apnea test that you will use in the comfort of your own home for two nights. Certified sleep specialists read the results of this test. If you are found to suffer from mild to moderate sleep apnea, you may be a perfect candidate for a sleep apnea guard.
Treatment of Sleep Apnea
If you are looking for Calgary sleep apnea treatment and you have been diagnosed with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, our prosthodontist near you at Northwest Prosthodontics can provide you with an appliance similar to a mouth guard that fits over your upper and lower teeth and helps to open your airways while you sleep.
Schedule an appointment with our prosthodontist near you at Northwest Prosthodontics for sleep apnea treatment today. We serve patients in Calgary as well as those in the surrounding areas of Brentwood, Varsity, Airdrie, North Haven, Nose Hill Park, and the University of Calgary.
FAQs
Sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep. This can be caused by extra throat tissue, a large tongue, excess weight, a smaller upper jaw, or jaw alignment issues, all of which can restrict airflow and lead to breathing interruptions during the night.
Yes. A sleep study helps confirm whether you have sleep apnea and how serious it is, so that you can get the right treatment.
For average to moderate sleep apnea, oral appliances can be very effective and easier for many patients to use consistently. Your dentist will help you choose the best option.
Sleep apnea usually doesn’t go away without treatment. Lifestyle changes can help, but medical or dental treatment is often needed to improve airflow during sleep.
Yes. Sleep apnea can cause nighttime teeth grinding, which may lead to worn teeth, jaw pain, and headaches.
Yes. When you don’t sleep well, you feel tired during the day, can’t focus as easily, get irritated quickly, and your reaction time slows down.
Yes. Weight loss can ease pressure on your airway and improve mild sleep apnea symptoms.
