Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Topeka, KS

A Silent Threat to Over 25 Million Adults

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After getting a full seven hours of sleep, do you wake up feeling tired still? Does your partner or family complain about your loud, chronic snoring that sounds like choking? These are the most regular experiences of patients with obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep apnea, which is estimated to impact over 25 million adults in the United States. Our team at Sleep Solutions by Michel Dental offers customized treatment to help you reclaim your life and quality of rest. Call our office today to schedule a consultation and learn more.

Why Choose Sleep Solutions by Michel Dental for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment?

  • Oral Appliance Treatment That’s Noise-Free
  • Sleep Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
  • Convenient At-Home Sleep Testing Available

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

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Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-breathing disorder that causes people to temporarily cease breathing dozens of times throughout the night. This type of sleep apnea is caused by obstruction that occurs in the airway, preventing adequate blood flow as you rest due to overly relaxed or collapsed muscles.

Apneas are the episodes that occur, which start with the temporary cessation of breathing and end when the brain sends an emergency alert to wake up due to a lack of oxygen. This can happen several, dozens, or even hundreds of times over the course of the night, preventing you from getting deep sleep.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Factors

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There are several different factors that can impact your risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea in Topeka, ranging from your family’s health history and age to the circumference of your neck. Our team can help assess your risk factor and discuss any symptoms you may be experiencing at a consultation to determine whether a sleep study is appropriate.

Possible Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Obstructive sleep apnea has been linked to a number of serious medical conditions in recent studies. Depending on the severity of your condition, you may be at a higher risk of the following issues if you have obstructive sleep apnea:

  • Daytime fatigue
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Arrythmias
  • Eye problems, such as glaucoma
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Metabolic complications
  • Liver problems

With a goal of helping our patients reclaim their quality of life and health, Dr. Michel and our team at Sleep Solutions offers several answers to help you rest easy once again.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

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At Sleep Solutions, our team will assess your condition and help you determine what treatment method is right for you. Depending on your comfort, preference, and the severity of your condition, we may recommend oral appliance therapy or combined therapy.

Oral appliance treatment utilizes a custom crafted mouthguard-like device to shift your jaw forward and keep your airway from collapsing as you sleep. This option is excellent for those who are CPAP-intolerant or looking for an option that’s easy to travel with. Combined therapy is often recommended for those with more severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea because it utilizes both a CPAP device as well as an oral appliance to keep the airway open.