The dentists at Yes Dental help patients manage the symptoms of sleep apnea with personalized treatment options at our convenient Manhattan location. Our team can evaluate your needs and provide dental sleep apnea solutions designed to improve nighttime breathing, sleep quality, and overall comfort.
Patients with sleep apnea snore and have disrupted sleep. It is worse than just annoying your spouse at night. Sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissues of the throat become loose and drop into the throat during sleep, causing breathing to stop momentarily. These breaks in breath last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. It can occur once or twice a night or more than 30 times in an hour. This sounds scary, and the condition can have serious side effects, but once sleep apnea is diagnosed, we can treat it. Some of the signs that can indicate sleep apnea include: snoring, snorting, or choking while asleep.
Sleep apnea is caused by the obstruction of the airways when the soft tissues in the back of the mouth relax and block the throat during sleep. The condition is worse when the patient is overweight, has nasal congestion from polyps, a deviated septum, colds, and allergies, or poor oral structure. Even food and alcohol consumption can make sleep apnea worse. Some of the physical issues that can cause sleep apnea include:
At Yes Dental, we understand how disruptive sleep apnea and snoring can be to your sleep, energy, and quality of life. Our team works with patients to develop personalized treatment plans designed to support better nighttime breathing and more restful sleep.
Treatment for sleep apnea can vary depending on the individual and may include lifestyle changes such as weight management, positional therapy, and limiting alcohol near bedtime. Other options may include CPAP therapy, oral appliances, or, in certain cases, surgical treatment.
For patients who have difficulty tolerating CPAP therapy, Yes Dental may provide custom oral appliances, such as a Herbst-style appliance. These devices are designed to gently reposition the lower jaw during sleep, helping keep the airway open and reduce obstruction.
At Yes Dental in Manhattan, we’ll evaluate your individual needs and help determine whether an oral appliance may be an appropriate part of your sleep apnea treatment plan.
