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Sleep Apnea Treatment Eugene
Get the Quality Rest You Deserve Without CPAP
It used to be that if you suffered from sleep apnea, there was only one way to treat it: CPAP. Unfortunately, however, these machines aren’t always comfortable or easy to use, and because they rely on electricity to work, they don’t travel well, either. The good news is that your sleep dentist has a solution! Discreet, convenient oral appliance therapy can help you get the comfortable, complete sleep you deserve without forced air, awkward masks, or complicated machinery.
Why Choose College Hill Dental for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Flexible Financing Available
- Caring & Compassionate Dentist with 20+ Years of Experience
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes your breathing to repeatedly stop and restart during sleep. Although there are several types of sleep apnea, the most common is a condition called obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, which occurs due to a collapse of the airway while lying down. The other main type, central sleep apnea (CSA), is caused by the brain’s inability to signal the airway to breathe properly during sleep, while mixed is a combination of both OSA and CSA.
There are several symptoms that you may experience with sleep apnea, including:
- Restless sleep.
- Chronic snoring.
- Daytime fatigue.
- Mood swings.
- Slowed reaction times.
- Cognitive impairment.
- Frequently waking up with a headache or sore throat.
Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
To treat sleep apnea, you’ll need to get an official diagnosis from a qualified sleep doctor. Although we do not diagnose sleep apnea or test for it here, we are happy to refer you to a local sleep physician to assist you with this step. Then, once you’ve been diagnosed, we’ll schedule a consultation with you and start the process of beginning sleep apnea treatment in Eugene with oral appliance therapy if you qualify.
The Dangers of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea does more than just affect your rest. If left untreated, it can also negatively impact your overall quality of life by increasing your risk of developing many other serious medical conditions including stroke, Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression, and much more. It can also cause dangerous cognitive impairment that can put you at risk when driving or completing other daily tasks that require your full attention.
Treating Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliance Therapy
Although more traditional options like CPAP leave plenty to be desired when treating sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy from your dentist can be a much more comfortable and effective option. To begin, you’ll first need a sleep study to confirm your sleep apnea diagnosis. Then, once we have a better understanding of your individual condition, we will work with you to customize an oral appliance.
Oral appliance therapy is often preferred by patients because it is more comfortable and easier to wear than CPAP. Furthermore, because it does not rely on forced air, it is also quieter, easier to travel with, and less complicated to clean than CPAP machines and their attachments.
