Sleep Apnea Treatments from Dr. Levine

Do you or your loved one snore very loudly or breathe irregularly while sleeping? If so, you should give Dr. Levine’s office a call, as you may have sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where your breathing is interrupted. If you have it, during your sleep you stop breathing momentarily numerous times, usually resulting in a loud snore and a lack of oxygen to the brain.

While snoring is the primary symptom of sleep apnea, others include regular headaches in the morning, irritability, moodiness, forgetfulness, choking or gasping, irregular breathing, and waking up with a sore throat.

There are a variety of treatment options available for sleep apnea, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol and not sleeping on your side. Some cases require additional treatments that Dr. Levine can provide, such as a special device that will hold the lower jaw forward to help keep your airway clear. This will help to stop the snoring, which in turn will improve your breathing and give you a restful night’s sleep.

While anyone can have sleep apnea, there are some risk factors that can increase your chances. First, more men than women have this condition. Other factors include if you’re overweight, over 40, have a large neck, or a small upper airway.

If you think you or a loved one might have sleep apnea, call our office today. It is important to diagnose and treat this sleep disorder because it could have serious negative impacts on your health. 

Dr. Susan Levine provides quality cosmetic and general dentistry to patients in the Fairfield, CT area. We want you to smile proudly once again. Call us to schedule your appointment today!