People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea get symptomatic relief with customized mouthpieces from Ramsin K. Davoud DDS. Snoring, pauses in breathing while sleeping and long-range side effects of heart attack, stroke, dementia and other issues subside with Turlock, CA sleep apnea treatment.

According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, millions of Americans suffer from a chronic condition called obstructive sleep apnea or OSA and require sleep apnea therapy. This condition occurs when the muscles and soft tissues at the back of the throat close off the airway, causing an individual to periodically cease breathing while asleep.

Who gets sleep apnea?

Men seem particularly prone to OSA, but it happens to women, too. Other predisposing factors include:

• being over 40, and particularly, over 60
• obesity
• large neck size
• big tonsils and/or tongue
• deviated nasal septum
• small nose and/or throat
• acid reflux disease
• allergies

A less common, and more serious, form of the condition is central sleep apnea where respiratory muscles and the brain do not communicate to allow proper and continuous breathing. Central sleep apnea requires aggressive diagnosis and treatment by a physician who specializes in sleep disorders.

Sleep apnea needs diagnosis and treatment

People who have either kind of sleep apnea should see a specialist for accurate assessment of their problems. Confirmed OSA patients can seek excellent Turlock, CA sleep apnea therapy at the offices of Ramsin K. Davoud DDS. Dr. Davoud utilizes a custom-fabricated mouthpiece to reposition the jaw and oral tissues while the patient sleeps at night. It relieves the symptoms of:

• periodic cessation of breathing
• loud snoring
• startled waking
• daytime fatigue and sleepiness after a full night of rest
• chest pain
• headaches
• insomnia

More deleterious effects of obstructive sleep apnea include hypertension, stroke, loss of libido, strain on interpersonal relationships, depression, mood swings and poor concentration. With treatment, these symptoms subside as well.

CPAP is not always tolerated

Sleep specialists often prescribe use of CPAP machines at night. CPAP stands for Continous Positive Airway Pressure. Via a face mask, the CPAP machine forces a steady stream of air through the patient’s airway, essentially pushing the soft tissues open so the patient keeps breathing. Unfortunately, these machines can be noisy and the masks, uncomfortable or even claustrophobic. As such, OSA patients can find better relief through custom-made mouthpieces.

Mouthpieces are wonderful Turlock sleep apnea treatment

Dr. Davoud will custom-fit a comfortable and durable plastic mouthguard to treat mild to moderate sleep apnea diagnosed by a physician. These appliances are worn nightly and effectively shift tongue and lower jaw to a more forward position, allowing for a free passage of air. Patients report easy adjustment to mouthpiece therapy, reduction of snoring and sleep disruption and an overall improvement in well-being and daytime functioning.

Contact Dr. Davoud

Ramsin K. Davoud is fully accredited in many dental specialties, including TMJ dysfunction and other areas related to how teeth, gums and oral tissues function together. Let him bring his expertise to your OSA.