To Cure Sleep Apnea, Northwest Indiana Comes to Smiles of Valparaiso
How’d you sleep last night? Did you hear the words, “stop snoring” more than once? If so, then the problem may be more than mere snoring. Loud and constant snoring can be a sign of a serious condition called sleep apnea. If you or the person one pillow over snores, then a sleep study should be done to determine the cause. If the study finds sleep apnea, northwest Indiana turns to Smiles of Valparaiso in Valparaiso, IN, for reliable treatment.
What is Sleep Apnea Northwest, Indiana Wonders?
Sleep apnea is the cessation of breathing during sleep. In the case of obstructive airway sleep apnea—the most common form of this condition—the tongue and other soft tissue around the airway relax during sleep and tend to fall back, thus blocking the airway. Because the airway is blocked, the brain does not receive an adequate amount of oxygen. To restart breathing, the brain wakes the body, sometimes as many as 100 times a night. Although you may not realize it, the consequences are hours of lost sleep, which can lead to serious consequences, including:
- Exhaustion
- Headaches
- Poor concentration
- High blood pressure and stroke
- Depression
- Impotence
Treating Sleep Apnea
In northwest Indiana, sleep apnea is treated with a custom-fitted oral appliance. The SomnoMed MAS™ is a mandibular advancement splint that treats both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. This device gently shifts the lower jaw forward. If required, a component can be added to make the device adjustable. This feature provides incremental adjustments for jaw advancement to improve the effectiveness and your comfort while you wear the appliance.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you suspect that you or someone you love might have sleep apnea, then call Smiles of Valparaiso today. With offices in Valparaiso, IN, we also conveniently serve people from Portage, Porter, La Porte, Michigan City, and Wheeler and nearby NWI cities.