Sleep Apnea Treatments
The lack of quality sleep can take a huge toll on your life. There are many disadvantages to lack of sleep. Sleep apnea patients complain of a lack of energy, poor concentration, decreased productivity, slowed metabolism, and general loss of quality of life. In addition, sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, and in extreme cases, even sudden death. It is not a condition to take lightly. Diagnosis and treatment can have a huge impact on your future, and on your life. There are four main treatments for sleep apnea. Oral appliance therapy repositions the lower …
Sleep Apnea – What is it?
What is Sleep Apnea?Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition in which an individual repeatedly stops breathing while he or she sleeps. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, caused by a blockage of the airway. This blockage could be excess tissue in the nasal passages or behind the tongue in the oral pharynx and hypopharynx of the airway. Dr. Blumenstock is pleased to be able to offer his dental sleep apnea services to New Jersey and the surrounding states. Visit our main web site to learn more about Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine. …