Your dentist will diagnose sleep apnea by considering your signs and symptoms on presentation and the results of their physical examination, as well as investigations or tests requested. The physical examination involves the evaluation of the back of your throat, mouth, and nose for extra tissue or abnormalities. Also, for further evaluation, your dentist could refer you to a sleep specialist who would conduct additional evaluations to make a diagnosis, determine the severity of your condition, and plan your treatment after that. Dentists in Royse City are experts in sleep apnea treatments.
SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT OPTIONS.
Treatment can be conservative and medical, and sometimes surgical to provide a sleep apnea cure. Medical devices could also be used, such as positive pressure devices. There can also be sleep apnea treatment without CPAP, where instead of a pressure device, you will use a mouthpiece known as sleep apnea mouthpiece. That would keep your throat open or keep your airway open by bringing your lower jaw forward, thus relieving snoring and ultimately obstructive sleep apnea.
Conservative options are general advice on lifestyle changes such as losing weight, regular exercise, moderate alcohol consumption, not drinking in the hours before bedtime, quitting smoking, the use of nasal decongestant or allergy medications, amongst others.
Visit us at Pleasure Dental to get quality sleep apnea treatment.