Sleep Apnea Treatment Hillsboro

Sleep Better, Feel Better

High-quality sleep is one of the pillars of good health. Sadly, millions of people struggle with a disorder known as sleep apnea. This condition disrupts your nighttime breathing and can seriously endanger your health! If you have been struggling to get enough sleep, our Hillsboro dental team may be able to help via our custom sleep apnea treatment options. Continue reading below to learn more, or reach out to us directly to set up a consultation.

Why Choose Wolfe Dental Hillsboro for Sleep Apnea Treatment? 

  • Highly Skilled Dental Team
  • CPAP & CPAP Alternatives Available
  • Partnered with Local Specialists

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a disorder wherein you stop breathing, or have periods of reduced breathing, multiple times throughout the night. It can deprive your body of oxygen and prevent you from benefitting from the deeper stages of sleep.

Some common symptoms of sleep apnea include:

  • Loud, frequent snoring
  • Daytime exhaustion
  • Irritability and mood swings
  • Frequent nighttime urination
  • Waking up with a sore throat or headache
  • Observed pauses in breathing

There are a few different types of sleep apnea, but obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common. It occurs when tissues in the throat block the free flow of oxygen. Central sleep apnea (CSA) occurs when the brain does not send proper breathing signals to the rest of the body. Mixed (or combined) sleep apnea has characteristics of both CSA and OSA.

The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

While sleep apnea might seem like nothing more than an annoyance at first, it is actually a very serious threat to your overall health! Without timely treatment, it can increase your risk of numerous problems, including:

  • High blood pressure
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes
  • Unwanted weight gain
  • Depression, anxiety, and other emotional disorders
  • Drowsy driving and car accidents
  • Sexual dysfunction

Such problems may occur due to decreased oxygen levels during sleep. The inability to spend an adequate amount of time in deep sleep can also have a negative impact on your health and wellness.

Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

If you believe you have sleep apnea, our team can help you arrange for testing. A trustworthy local physician will review your test results, and then we will be able to guide you on your next steps.

The most common treatment for OSA is a CPAP machine, a device that uses pressurized air to prevent pauses in breathing. CPAP therapy is very effective, and it is an excellent choice for many patients.

However, some individuals find CPAP therapy difficult to comply with. A custom oral appliance is a reliable alternative. It can gently move your lower jaw forward, helping to keep the airway open. In some cases, patients use both a CPAP machine and an oral appliance in order to experience optimum results.