Sleep Apnea Treatment Naples
Better Sleep For You & Your Family
Yes, our prosthodontists can help you sleep better! The physical symptoms of sleep apnea and snoring primarily occur in the mouth and upper airway, i.e. the parts of the body that our dentists know the most about. They can not only screen you for sleep apnea, but also provide a solution that is much easier and more comfortable than traditional CPAP therapy. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, contact us today to get started with sleep apnea treatment in Naples.
Why Choose Advanced Prosthodontics & Implant Esthetics for Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- 100% Custom-Made Sleep Appliances
- Viable CPAP Alternative
- Can Stop Even Severe Snoring
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
When a person has sleep apnea, they frequently and repeatedly stop breathing for short periods throughout the night. These episodes can last up to 10 seconds and occur up to about 100 times an hour in severe cases. As you can imagine, these severely disrupt sleep, and this can lead to a variety of unpleasant symptoms:
- Persistent daytime exhaustion
- Falling asleep throughout the day
- Increased blood pressure
- Brain fog
- Mood swings
- Accelerated weight gain
- Sexual dysfunction
How Do You Treat Sleep Apnea?
For decades, the go-to treatment for sleep apnea has been CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy. This involves a patient wearing a mask to bed that keeps the airway open using a steady stream of oxygen. If trying to sleep while wearing a facemask connected to an air pump isn’t exactly your idea of great rest, you’re far from alone—most people prescribed to use a CPAP machine stop within the first year because they are uncomfortable and cumbersome.
Thankfully, our dentists can provide patients with custom mouthguards that slightly shift the jaw forward. This prevents the airway from collapsing and is a much gentler solution for sleep apnea. Compared to a CPAP, our appliances are much easier to use, make no noise, and are so comfortable that most people forget they are wearing them. They can also help those who don’t have sleep apnea but snore enough to disturb their partner.