Improve your sleep and overall health with expert sleep apnea treatment at California Dental Care and Orthodontics. Our skilled team, including Dr. Parag Patel, Dr. Paul Murashige, Dr. Loretta Gilmore, and Dr. Ashwath Gowda, provides personalized solutions to help you breathe easier and sleep better.
Sleep apnea is a serious condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common type, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the airway becomes blocked due to relaxed throat muscles.
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health issues, including:
A custom-made device worn during sleep to keep your airway open.
Assistance with continuous positive airway pressure therapy for severe cases.
Recommendations for weight management, smoking cessation, and improved sleep habits.
Collaboration with specialists for advanced cases requiring surgery.
We evaluate your symptoms and perform a comprehensive exam.
A sleep study confirms the presence and severity of sleep apnea.
We create a plan tailored to your needs.
Ongoing support ensures your treatment remains effective.
Sleep apnea is caused by factors like obesity, throat anatomy, smoking, and age.
Not all snoring is sleep apnea, but loud, irregular snoring can be a symptom.
A sleep study, conducted at home or in a lab, confirms the diagnosis.
Lifestyle changes can improve symptoms, but treatment is often necessary for long-term relief.
Oral appliances are highly effective for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
CPAP is common for severe cases, but surgery or other options may be considered.
Risks include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and chronic fatigue.
Many insurance plans cover oral appliances for sleep apnea. Contact us to verify your coverage.
Yes, children can develop sleep apnea, often linked to enlarged tonsils or obesity.
Most patients notice better sleep quality and reduced symptoms within weeks of starting treatment.
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