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Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious and scary condition, many people have no idea that they have sleep apnea. Studies estimate that nearly 80% of people who have this sleep disorder are undiagnosed. Did you know that sleep apnea sufferers are 2.5 times more likely to be the driver in a car accident than those who don’t have this sleep disorder?
Dr Robertson has been treating sleep apnea for over a decade. The field of sleep apnea is relatively new in both the Medical and Dentistry fields; however Dr Scott Robertson has been working together with a specialist team of health professionals for over a decade, working to overcome this debilitating issue.
We at dental care will organise a medical diagnostic assessment. Once diagnosed with sleep apnea, if appropriate, we specialise in making custom made dental plates that open the airway. These improve your quality of sleep.
These appliances can dramatically improve quality of life for patients in terms of energy, reduction of pain, alertness and a more positive outlook on life. We have seen family life dramatically improve by the recognition and treatment of snoring and sleep apnoea.
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have repeated episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the throat (also known as "pharynx" or "upper airway") during sleep. A narrow floppy throat is also more likely to vibrate during sleep, which causes snoring.
If partial or complete obstructions occur breathing is reduced or stops for a short time – from 10 seconds up to a minute or more – and blood oxygen levels fall as a result.
Sleep disorder breathing is the inability to sleep properly at night, your body wakes up, gets aroused your heart rate goes up, and your blood pressure goes up.
As many as 1 in 5 adults have mild obstructive sleep apnea. Signs and symptoms such as snoring, obesity, observed breathing pauses and sleepiness during the day may suggest that a person has OSA.
The best way to be really sure is with an overnight sleep study. This measures your sleep, breathing and oxygen levels. The team at Dental Care can refer you for a sleep study.
Sleep apnea can make you wake up in the morning feeling tired or unrefreshed even though you have had a full night of sleep. During the day, you may feel fatigued, have difficulty concentrating or you may even unintentionally fall asleep. This is because your body is waking up numerous times throughout the night, even though you might not be conscious of each awakening.
The lack of oxygen your body receives can have negative long-term consequences for your health. This includes:
Remember, most people done even know they have sleep apnea.
Call us today on (03) 97874439 and let us, help you, improve your life.
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