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Dalai Lama once said, "Sleep is the best meditation." Obviously, he never had sleep apnea!

Sleep apnea is often the bane of anyone who has it. Thankfully, there are places like Summit Dental Care that offer options for dealing with it!

The Seattle, WA family dentist provides easy-to-use, affordable oral appliances intended to alleviate your sleep apnea symptoms and help you get safer and more restful sleep.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is generally divided into three types: obstructive, central, and complex. Obstructive, the most common, is when your airway gets blocked due to the relaxation of the muscles in your throat. Central and complex, on the other hand, involve your brain and the signals it sends to the rest of your body.

Sleep apnea can be diagnosed by medical professionals, however, some common symptoms indicate you might have it, including:

- Choking and gasping noises during sleep. - Sore throat or dry mouth in the morning. - Waking up with a dull headache. - Trouble staying asleep. - Irritability. - Trouble paying attention. - Excessive daytime sleepiness.

How Many People Does It Affect?

According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep apnea affects more than 18 million Americans. “Sleep apnea is very common, and because of its serious nature, it usually requires immediate attention,” explained a spokesperson for Summit Dental Care. “Our oral appliance options are designed to keep your airways open and allow you to breathe properly during every stage of sleep.”

What Are Oral Appliances?

Oral appliances, which are similar to retainers, keep your upper and lower jaw in forward positions, which in turn, prevents your airway from being obstructed. They are primarily used to treat obstructive sleep apnea but can be used as part of other sleep apnea treatments as well. Most practitioners recommend oral appliances because they are simpler to use than CPAP machines and other sleep aids, and because they protect your teeth from grinding.

How Do I Get An Oral Appliance?

To get an oral appliance, you have to have impressions of your teeth and gums taken. This is to ensure that your device fits snugly and comfortably and that it doesn't shift while you are asleep.

Once the impressions have been taken, their team gets to work fabricating your oral appliance. Typically, the devices are made using biocompatible molded plastics, and they will sometimes have hinges and screws inserted into them so they can be loosened or tightened as needed.

Why Should I Choose Summit Dental Care?

Summit Dental Care has been helping patients manage their sleep apnea symptoms since 1990. Under new ownership since 2020, the practice also offers family, restorative, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry.

“Getting an oral appliance from Summit Dental Care has made a huge difference in my life,” said a satisfied client. “With the appliance, I no longer snore, stop breathing in the middle of the night, or struggle through the day feeling tired and wanting a nap. I may still have sleep apnea, but I feel in control of it now, thanks to Dr. Vu and his team.”

Click on the link in the description for more information. Summit Dental Care City: Seattle Address: 720 Olive Way Ste 930 Website https://summitdentalcareseattle.com/ Phone +12062929980 Email drvu@sdcseattle.com