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Sleep Apnea

Have you been told you snore loudly when you sleep, wake up with a dry mouth and headache, or feel excessively tired during the day? These are all common signs of obstructive sleep apnea, a debilitating and potentially life-threatening condition. Thankfully, sleep apnea has several effective treatment options, including oral appliance therapy. If you’re concerned that your snoring may be a symptom of a more serious condition, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ng!

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

Individuals who suffer from sleep apnea experience shallow breathing or frequent pauses in breathing during sleep. This occurs when muscles supporting the throat relax and obstruct your airway as you breathe in. Individuals often wake gasping for breath multiple times throughout the night. 


Sleep apnea doesn’t simply make it difficult for you or your loved ones to get a good night’s sleep. Every apneic episode decreases oxygen supply to the brain, leaving you exhausted during the day and putting you at a greater risk for other serious health conditions.

The Risks of Sleep Apnea

  • High Blood Pressure
  • Cardiovascular Disease 
  • Heart Attack or Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Weight Gain
  • Memory Loss
  • Depression

Oral Appliance Therapy for Sleep Apnea

Once you have an official diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea by a medical professional, our dentist can address your symptoms with oral appliance therapy. Many of our patients choose this more comfortable option as an alternative to a CPAP machine. Oral appliances are custom mouthpieces that help keep your lower jaw and tongue in a forward position, so your airway remains open while you sleep. If oral appliance therapy interests you, we encourage you to take your first step toward better sleep and schedule a consultation with Dr. Ng!

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