Sleep Apnea
Restoration Smiles
Tomball, TX
Dr. Mai And Sleep Apnea
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Common side effects of sleep apnea patients are:
- Heart attacks or irregular heartbeats
- Impotence
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Heartburn
- Morning headaches
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Dry mouth
- Impaired concentration
- Depression
- Decreased libido
- Irritability
- Chronic sleepiness
Statistics About Sleep Apnea
- Over 40% of adults snore.
- Within 15 years after an OSA diagnosis, the risk of heart attack increases by 30%.
- 98% of patients with OSA have abnormal soft tissue that causes disproportionate airway anatomy.
Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea
The most common symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Morning headaches
- Sore throat upon awakening
- Insomnia or restless nights
- Gasping or choking at night
- High blood pressure
- Chest pain during the night
Treatment For Sleep Apnea
- Oral appliances
- Surgery
- CPAP therapy.
Oral Appliance Therapy
Mandibular Advancement Devices
Invisalign® Treatment
CPAP Therapy
Take Our Sleep Apnea Quiz
This quiz is designed to help you determine if you may have sleep apnea. The quiz consists of 10 questions about your sleep habits and symptoms. Your answers will be used to calculate your risk of sleep apnea.
The quiz is not a substitute for a sleep test, but it can give you a general idea of whether or not you may have sleep apnea. If you answer yes to any of the questions, it is important to talk to your doctor. Your doctor can help you determine if you need a sleep test and can discuss treatment options if you are diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Take Our Sleep Apnea Quiz
Schedule An Appointment For Sleep Apnea Treatment In Tomball, TX Today!
At Restoration Smiles, our Tomball dentist will run tests to identify the true source of sleep apnea and discuss your sleep history. We will also determine if you have central or obstructive sleep apnea. She will examine sleep apnea’s signs and symptoms to determine the root cause.
The treatment options are discussed after discovering the primary cause of sleep apnea. Our dentist in Tomball, TX, recommends the usage of dental appliances to resolve sleep apnea. We provide a non-invasive and smile oral appliance customized to meet your oral needs. Call us today and schedule your sleep apnea treatment at Restoration Smiles today!