There are risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea, including lifestyle choices, such as smoking or being overweight. In some cases, you may be genetically predisposed to have obstructive sleep. Additionally, men are twice as likely to experience obstructive sleep apnea. At our Purcellville, VA dental office, we think it’s important for our patients to be treated to increase their quality of life. If you suspect that your or a loved one suffers from the condition, contact Dental Smiles at Purcellville Gateway as soon as possible. Patients who suffer from sleep apnea usually have one or more of the following problems:
- Being overweight
- Having a small upper airway
- Smoking
- Having a large neck
- Being older than 40 years old
- Drinking in excess
- Having a recessed chin or large overbite
Drs. Salas and Armentrout will discuss your treatment options. In some cases, lifestyle changes such as losing weight, reducing alcohol consumption, and sleeping on your side may alleviate your condition. Sleep apnea and snoring issues can also be treated with specific devices, which hold the lower jaw in a forward position to maintain a clear airway and also with use of the
Fotona Nightlase, which is only offered in Purcellville at Dental Smiles at Purcellville Gateway. These devices reduce snoring and improve breathing—ensuring that you enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
Dental Smiles at Purcellville Gateway offers therapy for patients who need treatment for sleep apnea and snoring. We offer full service dentistry in one office to residents of Purcellville, Hamilton, Round Hill, Lovettsville, Harpers Ferry, and surrounding areas.