Understanding Breathing Problems During Sleep
Sleep apnea and airway issues during sleep can be the result of enlarged tonsils, excess weight, or other factors and have serious health consequences for teens and adults alike.
Do you struggle to get through the day without a nap, even after eight hours of sleep? Perhaps you've noticed unusual mood swings, signs of depression, or irritability. These symptoms could suggest a more serious issue than just angst or sadness. Conditions like sleep apnea or airway problems might be the root cause.
Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing during sleep. These pauses may last 10 seconds or even longer, triggering the brain to wake the sleeper up to breathe, resulting in the loss of essential restorative sleep.
At Duong Orthodontics, we provide airway orthodontics along with appliances for sleep apnea and snoring, assisting adults and teens in Manteca to overcome these challenges and achieve a better night's sleep.
Flexible Payment Plans & Insurance Options
At Duong Orthodontics, we believe that finances should never be a barrier to dental care. We offer flexible payment plans and direct billing to insurance to help our patients manage the cost of orthodontic treatment.
Airway Orthodontics
A night of restful sleep and unobstructed breathing are vital for the well-being of active adults and developing teens.
Our Manteca orthodontist adopts a client-centered strategy to tackle this significant health issue. We will develop a customized orthodontic treatment plan that focuses on improving breathing and airway health while avoiding extractions and surgery whenever possible.
A myofunctional examination will be performed to look for blockages or constrictions, including abnormally sized or positioned tonsils. A sleep study may be recommended, and X-rays may be taken.
Conditions like sleep apnea, snoring, and other airway problems can often be addressed using clear aligners, personalized dental devices, or orthodontic solutions.
In more complex cases, surgery may be recommended, and you will be referred to an oral surgeon for further assessment and treatment.
Sleep Apnea & Snoring Appliances
Oral appliances for sleep apnea and snoring resemble sports mouth guards and include a convenient case for storage when not in use, making them easy to use, store, and transport.
While CPAP machines can be essential, life-saving equipment for some, oral appliances provide an effective and quiet method to reduce snoring, as well as improve nighttime airflow and sleep quality in teens and adults with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Oral appliances for snoring and sleep apnea usually require a week or two to adjust. However, after a short adjustment period, patients typically experience better sleep quality and less daytime sleepiness.
Sleep apnea and snoring appliances are also discreet and easy to use. Custom-made to slip easily over your teeth, they are small enough to fit into a pocket, purse or backpack when sleeping away from home.