Sleep Apnea Treatment in Wilmington & Seaford, DE

Struggling to Get Quality Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is important to maintaining your physical and mental health. Without consistent rest, it can become difficult to concentrate during the day and you can also put yourself at risk of a variety of health complications. Sleep deprivation is more common than you think. In fact, over 50 million adults in the US suffer from a sleep disorder like sleep apnea. At Brown & Baran Family Dentistry, our team of dentists offers oral appliance therapy to help restore your sleep and improve the quality of your day-to-day life.

The first step to treating sleep apnea is understanding the disorder and its symptoms. Read below to learn how Drs. Brown and Baran can help patients who reside in Pike Creek, Marshallton, and Stanton areas.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

When your throat muscles relax too much while you’re sleeping, this can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This blockage disrupts your breathing, causing you to wake up during the night, gasping for air. If not immediately treated, sleep apnea can be harmful to your body and mind. However, most patients who struggle with sleep never consider the possibility that they may have OSA. That’s why scheduling an appointment with our knowledgeable dentists is the first step to receiving treatment.

Causes of Sleep Apnea

There are a variety of factors that can impact your chance of developing sleep apnea. It’s important for Drs. Brown and Baran to have you undergo a sleep study to determine the exact cause of your sleep apnea for treatment. Some common causes include:

  • Tobacco and alcohol use
  • Obesity and excessive weight
  • Large neck circumference
  • Medical conditions

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause a number of physical and mental issues. Knowing the symptoms of the disorder is the first step to receiving the treatment you need to achieve a night of restful sleep. Common risks associated with sleep apnea include:

  • Hypertension
  • Lack of motivation
  • Daytime drowsiness
  • Decreased libido
  • Heart disease
  • Anxiety

Treatment for Sleep Apnea

Most patients think that the only way to treat sleep apnea is through bulky, noisy, CPAP machines, which blast oxygen into your airway through a mask. Fortunately, at Brown & Baran Family Dentistry, our dentists can treat sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. These custom mouthguards work by gently shifting your jaw forward to prevent your airway from collapsing. Unlike CPAP, oral appliances are non-intrusive and totally silent.

Additional Sleep Apnea Solutions

Making certain lifestyle changes along with professional treatment can provide the best results for reducing the severity of your sleep apnea symptoms. These can include:

  • Maintaining a healthy weight
  • Participating in regular exercises
  • Reducing alcohol and tobacco intake
  • Practicing throat and mouth exercises
  • Positional therapy or special pillows

Frequently Asked Questions

Reclaim Your Sleep With Our Oral Appliances

Not getting the sleep you need can cause your body and mind to go haywire. That’s why it’s important to seek treatment so that you can recharge throughout the night. At Brown & Baran Family Dentistry, our expert team will work with you and your unique needs to develop the treatment you need with custom-made, non-intrusive oral appliances.

Achieve the restful sleep you deserve today! Schedule a consultation today by calling our Wilmington office at (302) 999-3100 or our Seaford office at (302) 536-7589. You can also fill out our convenient contact form below. We proudly serve people who reside in Pike Creek, Marshallton, and Stanton areas.

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