Sleep Apnea Treatment Asheville
Effective Solutions to Help You Breathe Better
Do you find yourself constantly exhausted every morning, no matter how much you slept the night before? Have headaches, dry throat, and problems with memory and concentration become part of your everyday routine? Are you a snorer? All of these symptoms may point to the presence of sleep apnea, a potentially serious health condition. If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea by your general doctor or a sleep specialist, please consider contacting Dr. John White and his team here in Asheville, NC. We may be able to provide the relief and full nights of deep sleep you need with convenient, effective sleep apnea treatment options.
Why Choose Dr. John White, DDS For Sleep Apnea Treatment?
- Trusted Dentist & Dental Team Who Remain by Your Side
- Flexible Financing Available Through CareCredit
- Personalized Treatment Plans & Customized Oral Appliances
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when a patient’s airway becomes partially or fully blocked during sleep, causing the brain to send out an emergency signal that wakes them. While this interruption may only last a few seconds and not be remembered in the morning, it can occur dozens, even hundreds of times in a single night, causing severely fragmented sleep.
The dangers of sleep apnea shouldn’t be underrepresented. Patients who suffer from untreated cases are at higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, severe headaches, diabetes, depression, and even car accidents.
Oral Appliance Therapy
When a patient has been positively diagnosed with sleep apnea, doctors typically recommend CPAP treatment. While effective enough in treating the condition, many patients are intolerant of this method because of the loud noise, bulky machinery, and the uncomfortable facial mask involved. As an alternative, Dr. White recommends oral appliance therapy for patients with mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea. When worn, this device will readjust the mouth so that patients can breathe easily as they sleep, resulting in peaceful, uninterrupted rest. Oral appliance therapy and CPAP can also be used in conjunction to create even more successful results if needed.