SIGNS OF SLEEP APNEA
Be aware of these common signs of sleep apnea as many patients do not realize that they suffer from this disorder:
- Drowsiness during the day
- Mood swings
- Snoring
- Dry mouth
- Breathing through the mouth
- Constantly waking up during the night
Please contact Elite Dental if you or your partner have noticed these symptoms. It’s better to treat sleep apnea when it is caught early on so symptoms do not worsen over time.
TREAT SLEEP APNEA IN SC
A Continous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine helps patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea. CPAP machines deliver air through a mask fastened over the nose and mouth.
TAP Custom oral appliances are best for patients who are intolerant of CPAP machines. Similar to a mouthguard, oral appliances are worn at night to open up the airways. To create the oral appliance, we take digital scans of your teeth that are sent to TAP. In a few weeks, when the appliance is complete, we will make any final adjustments to ensure it fits properly.
