What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is recognized as continued stops in breathing during sleep. This is caused by the muscles relaxing and gravity pulling your airway closed. The short term suffocation that develops produces excessive stress on the body, which may result in cardiovascular conditions such as memory loss, mood change, weight gain, fatigue, and hypertension. There are many snoring or sleep apnea treatments to choose from, ranging from airway surgeries such as a adenoidectomy, maxillofacial surgery, tonsillectomy to the use of a CPAP machine. Sometimes people aren't pleased with these solutions. In such situations, they may turn to dental choices to help resolve the problem. At Christopher Nelis, DDS in Holland, MI, we concentrate on producing custom-fit nighttime guards to help our sleep apnea patients. Our team is proud to provide this simple, comfy, and reliable support that will help you achieve better health and wellness.
How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?
Sleep apnea treatment utilizes what is referred to as oral appliance therapy (OAT), which may be a very effective treatment for sleep apnea. It is a custom-made device which fits in your mouth at night. It is often compared to a mouth guard for sporting events or even a retainer. The major difference is that rather than guarding your teeth against injury, it softly places the jaw into a forward position to keep your airway open. There are over a hundred distinct versions on the market, so Dr. Nelis and his team will work with you to be sure to receive the most suitable one for you. This will be determined after an assessment is performed of your tongue, airway, teeth, and jaw. You'll also have digital x-rays performed so that detailed impressions of your teeth will be created for your dental appliance.
What Are the Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatments?
Sleep apnea options made available in Holland, MI present a vast number of benefits, providing relief and boosting total health for many afflicted by this sleep condition.
- Reduced snoring, resulting in improved sleep standards
- Reduced threat of stroke, heart disease, and hypertension
- Improved mood stability
- Improved focus and alertness
- Decreased likelihood of accidents and enhanced safety while driving
- Better quality of life
- Increased stamina and minimized daytime fatigue
- Increased oxygen in the body, leading to improved organ function
Sleep Apnea Treatments
If your breathing was interrupted numerous times every day due to your own airway being blocked, you'd look for medical advice right away. However, if the exact same thing occurs in your sleep, it may be all too simply to ignore as you won't recall it when you awaken. If you believe you may be suffering from sleep apnea, we encourage you to arrange for a consultation at your first convenience.
Sleep Apnea Treatments Reviews
Life-Changing Freedom from CPAP!After being diagnosed with sleep apnea, I've been stuck to CPAP machines for over 15 years—frustrated, exhausted, and honestly over it! I finally reached out to Dr. Nelis about oral appliance therapy (OAT), and wow—what a gamechanger! I cut the CPAP cord for good!His incredible team performed detailed full-mouth scans to create a perfect custom fit for my ProSomnus HWO2 Device. This thing is groundbreaking: built-in sensors, app connectivity to track and optimize my sleep data—it's like having a smart sleep coach in my mouth!Even during a full week of international travel in my first 30 days, it kept performing beautifully, and things have only gotten better since getting home!No more noise, no leaks, super lightweight and discreet—perfect for travel, a breeze to clean, and SO much simpler than dealing with CPAP hoses and masks.Dr. Nelis delivered expert guidance with genuine care every step of the way. If CPAP has you worn down and you're craving the freedom of ditching the mask, nose pillows, and tubing, do yourself a huge favor and see him for this advanced OAT option. You'll thank yourself every single morning!Truly grateful for the better nights (and days) ahead, thank you, Dr. Nelis and team!
Dr. Nelis was very thorough in his examination and explained very clearly my treatment plan The entire staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Bre is the best hygienists in west Michigan by far. Dr Nelis always has my best interests at heart when recommending any treatments that do not affect my pocket book thanks to the brand new “new membership plan” that is exclusively offered to only patients of Nelis Dentistry. The staff is incredible from front to back. The quality of craftsmanship that the staff and Dr. Nelis have are impeccable. Would highly recommend to anyone. Plus if you have any symptoms of sleep apnea, this is the place to get yourself checked out.
Kind, welcoming, and always so on top of everything when it comes to my dental care. They are great with communication as well. Highly recommend this dentistry!
Lovely office, and friendly staff. I actually enjoy going to the dentist!
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