Do you have possible risk factors for sleep apnea? Do you snore and often feel exhausted during the day? Then you may have sleep apnea, and may need oral appliance therapy to rest easy again! At our helpful sleep clinic in Poquoson, VA, we can provide a sleep quiz to find out if you should contact us for a diagnosis!
Common Risk Factors
What are the risk factors for an issue like sleep apnea? With this disorder, as you rest the soft tissues in your throat and the back of your mouth will become too relaxed and then collapse. This collapse cuts off airflow, so you stop breathing briefly until the brain registers the sudden drop in oxygen and wakes you. Often, you have no memory of this, but it can happen hundreds of times in a single night, so you are sleep deprived. This could eventually strain your heart and immune system, and lead to issues with memory and concentration.
Risk factors include a large neck circumference, obesity, sinus and allergy issues, deviated septum, and age and gender. While teens and adults of all genders can develop sleep apnea, men 55 and older tend to be at a higher risk.
Warning Signs
How do you know when to see our team for treatment? Warning signs could include chronic snoring, waking up gasping for air or choking, dry mouth, headaches, daytime drowsiness, and moodiness. When you encounter one or more of these potential symptoms, let us know. We have a simple sleep quiz you can take online. If four or more factors apply to you, then you could be at a high risk, and could benefit from treatment to help you sleep without interruption.
Starting Your Treatment
While a CPAP machine is effective, this is often difficult for patients to use, and many simply stop wearing the mask. But we can offer a simple and convenient alternative, one that is easy to use, clean, and maintain. The oral appliance is a custom-fitted device that looks and fits like a mouthguard. Worn at night, the oral appliance will shift your jaw and tongue to keep airways open and free of collapse, so you can rest with ease again. We can also discuss changes to your sleep routine as well.
If you have any questions about our sleep quiz, or about how we diagnose and treat issues like chronic snoring and sleep apnea, then contact our team today to learn more.
Avoid Poor Sleep With Hunt Sleep Solutions!
Our team wants to help you sleep well and feel rested the next day, which is why we offer a sleep quiz and treatment with a custom oral appliance. To schedule a consultation and start your treatment journey, speak with Hunt Sleep Solutions in Poquoson, VA at (757)868-6651 today!
