Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. It involves repeated episodes of breathing pauses during sleep, which can lead to life-threatening consequences. Undiagnosed sleep apnea increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat, and decreased libido. It can also cause daytime drowsiness, which can result in accidents, decreased productivity, and problems in relationships. The symptoms of sleep apnea can range from mild to severe, including gasping, choking, restless sleep, memory loss, problems with mental function, morning headaches, and frequent bathroom trips at night.
Sleep apnea is a fairly common condition, affecting 1 in 5 adults with at least mild sleep apnea and 1 in 15 adults with at least moderate sleep apnea. The obstruction of the upper airway during sleep is typically caused by large tonsils or excess tissue, a large tongue, relaxed and collapsed airway muscles, nasal passages, or the position of the jaw. As a result, early diagnosis and prompt treatment are necessary to avoid serious health risks.
Our non-surgical treatments for sleep apnea involve creating insertable oral appliances. Oral appliances are custom-molded devices that are worn in the mouth at night to alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring. The appliances work by gently moving the lower jaw forward, which in turn helps to increase the size of the upper airway and reduce air resistance during breathing. While not as effective as continuous positive airway pressure (C-PAP) systems, oral appliances are a good option for patients with mild to moderate OSA who prefer them, do not respond well to C-PAP, or are not suitable candidates for C-PAP treatment. Regular follow-up visits are necessary to ensure that the appliance is working properly and that symptoms are not worsening.
In severe cases of sleep apnea, surgery may be the only option. Surgical intervention can make an enormous difference for sleep apnea patients.
Every single patient has a slightly different shaped nose and throat. Because of this, we’ll need to measure your airway at several points to check for abnormal airflow from the nose to the lungs. After we have identified these abnormalities, we will proceed with a surgical plan of action.
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We are an oral and maxillofacial surgical practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your face and smile using state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!
1202 W. Bitters Bldg. #6
San Antonio, TX 78216
210.491.0015
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