Okemos, Lansing, East Lansing MI
Sleep apnea is an airway disorder that can affect a person for years. Millions of U.S. adults have sleep apnea and are entirely unaware of their condition because it occurs during sleep. Snoring is one of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea. So, if you snore or have been told that you do, there’s a good chance that you could have sleep apnea. Dr. Christine Tenaglia, an airway dentist in Okemos, provides sleep apnea screenings and all-natural treatments for snoring. Explore this treatment on our blog today.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked, and the body does not receive enough oxygen. Unfortunately, low oxygenation within the body can harm your organs, including the heart and brain. Some studies link untreated sleep apnea with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. The good news is that sleep apnea treatment is available in Okemos.
How is sleep apnea treated?
For years, CPAP machines were prescribed to patients with sleep apnea. The machine works by wearing a mask over the nose and mouth that has a hose attached to a machine that is calibrated for your airflow needs. The machine must be plugged into an electrical outlet to work. It’s noisy, and many users complain about how difficult it is to clean their machines. While effective, CPAP machines aren’t practical for most users, so many give up using their devices within the first few months of treatment. Unfortunately, uncontrolled sleep apnea means you put your health on the line.
All-natural remedy for snoring
Thankfully, there is an all-natural way to manage your sleep apnea and help reduce your snoring. Oral appliance therapy is a non-invasive, quiet, and convenient method of sleep apnea management. The oral appliance is custom-made to fit comfortably in the mouth. Its job is to hold your lower jaw into proper alignment to allow airflow through your airways. The device accomplishes this without electricity and is easy to clean.
Most oral appliance users appreciate its many benefits, including being discreet, unlike wearing a bulky CPAP mask. Plus, oral appliance therapy does not interfere with your partner’s sleep.
Is oral appliance therapy right for me?
You could benefit from oral appliance therapy if you snore or have sleep apnea. It’s proven effective, and many insurance plans may even cover all or a portion of the cost of the appliance. Mild to moderate sleep apnea cases may experience exceptional results with a better night’s sleep and reduced snoring when wearing an oral device designed for your airway needs.
What’s the next step?
If you want to learn more about all-natural sleep apnea treatments in Okemos or find out the best way to stop snoring in Lansing, contact Tenaglia Smiles for a consultation. We can offer an at-home sleep study to screen for sleep apnea too. Please call Tenaglia Smiles at (517) 347-6733 to schedule a sleep apnea screening or learn more today.