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Snoring & Sleep Apnea

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Fort Collins Dental Center offers same-day dental procedures in Fort Collins, CO. To make an appointment today, call our office at 970-482-1477.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is an ongoing condition that disrupts sleep.

When breathing is paused or becomes shallow, one will often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep, making the quality of sleep poor. Sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, breathing devices, and/or surgery.

Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is often an effective alternative to CPAP for patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

Many patients suffering from sleep apnea can find relief using a custom removable Oral Appliance Therapy appliance, which adjusts the position of the lower jaw and tongue to minimize airway obstruction.

For moderate to severe sleep apnea, a breathing device called CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) or surgery to widen the breathing passages by shrinking, stiffening, or removing excess tissue in the mouth and throat or resetting the lower jaw may be helpful. A CPAP machine uses a mask that fits over your mouth and/or nose and gently blows air into your throat. This air pressure helps keep your airway open while you sleep. Surgery to shrink the tissue involves a small shot into the breathing passages. Surgery to stiffen excess tissue requires a small incision in the tissue and inserting a piece of stiff plastic.

Snoring Therapy

Snoring is a common problem and can affect men and women of all ages.

Snoring is caused by a narrowing or blocking of the airway. The disruption of airflow causes the soft palate and tissues of the throat to vibrate. The narrower the airway becomes, the louder the snoring.

Snoring can often be treated by wearing a snore guard that maintains an open, unobstructed airway in the throat while you sleep.

Some common causes of snoring include:

  • Inflammation of the tissues in the mouth nose or throat (including tonsils)
  • Blocked nasal passages (often caused by a cold or allergies)
  • Lack of muscle tone (due to aging or poor fitness levels)
  • Obesity causing the airway to narrow due to fat
  • Medicines that cause relaxation
Call Fort Collins Dental Center
Dental symptoms often appear overnight, catching patients off-guard. If you need a same-day dental appointment, call us as soon as possible at 970-482-1477. We can relieve your discomfort and lead you toward better oral health.

Contact our office today to schedule your appointment!

Fort Collins Dental Center

2000 Vermont Drive #200 Fort Collins, CO 80525
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