If you find yourself snoring loudly at night, sleepy during the daytime, or waking frequently at night due to breathlessness, you may be one of the many people who suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is characterized by occasional blockage of air to your trachea. Even though this may seem like a minor condition, it is important to receive treatments that will ease your breathing. Dr. Mark Galli provides different solutions to treat sleep apnea for patients who live near Encinitas.
Sleep apnea is a very common condition that affects many people. When you suffer sleep apnea, part of your air pathway is obstructed, making breathing more difficult. This blockage can cause discomfort as you may wake from a lack of oxygen. Most often, this difficulty breathing occurs during the night when you are lying down and sleeping. The most noticeable sign is snoring during sleep. Other signs include daytime tiredness or waking at night. There are several treatments for sleep apnea, which include oral devices like mouth guards.
Dr. Galli provides consultations to determine if your mouth and teeth are causing sleep apnea. He will schedule an appointment in which he will examine your mouth and teeth to determine the cause of your sleep apnea. If he finds that your bite or tooth alignment is the cause of the problem, he may order a custom mouthpiece that will reduce the effects of sleep apnea. This device will guide the lower jaw forward so that the teeth and tongue do not interfere with breathing patterns.
During the time between having a custom mouthpiece fitted, he can offer a temporary guard that will provide immediate comfort. This mouth piece like the custom guard is worn at night.
Some of the common products used to treat sleep apnea include Narval, Herbst, Somnodent, and Oasys. Dr. Galli will take a mold of your mouth and create a custom sleep guard that will prevent sleep apnea. You will wear the appliance at night and remove it in the morning. Dr. Galli’s devices are far more comfortable and quieter than traditional sleep apnea machines. With Dr. Galli’s sleep apnea treatment, you can sleep in comfort without a cumbersome or loud device near your bed.
With an oral appliance to treat sleep apnea, you can get a full night’s rest without waking in the middle of the night. These oral treatments will also decrease the amount of snoring. During the day you will feel more awake because you have gotten a full night’s rest. In addition, the mouth devices are more comfortable than a large breathing mask. The oral device is small and can be worn when eating or brushing.
If you want to treat your sleep apnea and restore your sleep and life, Dr. Galli’s oral device therapy may be the right option for you. Contact us online or call the office today at (760) 943-1449 to learn more about your options for treating sleep apnea in Encinitas.
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