Types of Treatments for Sleep Apnea

Getting treatment for sleep apnea will not only help you sleep at night, you will also be at a reduced risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Therefore, if you display any of the symptoms of sleep apnea, you should get an examination performed by our expert in treatments for sleep apnea in Los Angeles. This is the only way to know for sure that you suffer from sleep apnea and not some other disorder.

The initial treatment may involve certain lifestyle changes such as avoiding alcohol, avoiding sleeping pills, losing weight if you are obese, sleeping on your side instead of your back, using nasal sprays, and quitting smoking. Following these changes might be all you need in order to curb your symptoms. Certain devices may need to be prescribed if you continue suffering from the ailments.

For mild cases of sleep apnea, our dentist may prescribe a mouthpiece that you put in your mouth in order to reposition your lower jaw so that air is allowed to flow through easier. If you sleep apnea is the result of your tongue obstructing airflow, you will be given a tongue retaining device that will keep your tongue firm and prevent it from collapsing into your throat.

More severe cases of sleep apnea may call for a CPAP machine which will blow oxygen through your airways. But before any of this can take place, you need a diagnosis from our expert.