Sleep Apnea Treatment

Has your bed partner complained that you snore constantly during the night, or ever expressed concern about your breathing during sleep? Besides experiencing weariness and mental fog during the day, snoring and irregular breathing at night could be the only obvious symptoms that you suffer from a condition called sleep apnea. This serious sleep-breathing disorder periodically restricts the flow of oxygen into the body, and can put patients at increased risk for a wide variety of overall health problems, including high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack. Loud snoring, which usually accompanies sleep apnea, can also compromise the health of your bed partner by interrupting their ability to achieve deep, restorative sleep.

How can I find out if I have sleep apnea?
If you recognize the symptoms and complications of sleep apnea in your own situation, make an appointment to consult with Dr. Kevin Berry. He can advise you of the best way to be evaluated for this condition, which could include a referral to a sleep lab or a home sleep study with a portable monitoring device.

How does Dr. Berry treat sleep apnea?
Treatment for sleep apnea can be approached conservatively with a comfortable oral appliance (also called a nightguard) like the SomnoDent MAS from SomnoMed. An oral appliance such as the SomnoDent works by positioning the jaw forward to keep your airway open during sleep. Since oral appliances can often be customized, and come in flexible materials that mold well to your mouth, getting used to wearing your new nightguard will be easy.

An experienced dental health professional, Dr. Kevin Berry is a member of the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He looks forward to helping you combat sleep apnea and enjoy a good night’s sleep with oral appliance therapy. Call our office to schedule your personal sleep apnea consultation.

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