Are you desperate for a good night’s sleep? Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is a debilitating and frustrating condition that causes interruptions in breathing during sleep.
People with Sleep Apnoea may experience repeated episodes where the muscles in the throat relax and cause a lack of breathing, resulting in low levels of oxygen. The low level of oxygen causes a person to come out of deep sleep into a brief period of wakefulness, in order to restore their normal breathing.
You may not even know you have it!
Suffers of Sleep Apnea will usually have no memory of episodes of breathlessness, so they are often unaware that they are not getting a proper night’s rest. There is also some evidence to show that those with Sleep Apnoea are at a greater risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension), which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
Sleep Apnoea Treatment…
There are several different dental devices available to help treat Sleep Apnoea. Patients fitted with one of these devices should have a check-up early on to ensure effective treatment.
To find out if you have sleep apnoea, or if you would like more information about treatment, please contact us now for a consultation.
