Sleep Apnea Therapy
Do you experience headaches upon waking and have trouble shaking that sleepy feeling during the day? Maybe you doze off during meetings or while watching TV? You may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition that diminishes restful slumber and may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health complications. Dr. Burris treats sleep apnea with non-surgical oral appliance therapy that alleviates this condition and lets patients get the restorative sleep they need.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when airflow repeatedly stops for periods of ten seconds or longer. The brain senses lack of oxygen and tells the body to breathe. People with sleep apnea may experience hundreds of these episodes each night and are most likely unaware that it’s happening.
What causes sleep apnea?
When you sleep, the muscles that control your tongue and throat relax. Tissues can sag and restrict airflow, which causes the apnea episode. Sleep apnea sufferers often snore, as well, because tissues vibrate as air is forced through narrowed passageways.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Dr. Burris treats sleep apnea and snoring with oral appliance therapy. She’ll fit you with an easy-to-wear mouthguard that keeps the chin slightly forward to promote optimal airflow. At our Las Cruces dental office, we use SomnoMed appliances, a comfortable alternative to CPAP.
Our progressive Las Cruces dental office provides Dona Ana County, Deming, Alamogordo, and El Paso with exemplary service and personalized care. Call today to schedule your sleep apnea assessment with Dr. Burris, your partner in the quest for a terrific smile!
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