Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Montclair, NJ
Everyone can agree that sleep is not only revitalizing and wonderful but also critical to our health and wellbeing. Can you imagine how you would feel if you didn’t get sleep? Most of us don’t want to even think about the repercussions that lack of sleep can cause, but unfortunately for many people, this issue is a reality. Find out if your sleep problems could be due to sleep apnea and when you should turn to our sleep specialist Dr. David St. Ledger and the team at Upper Montclair Dental Associates for help.
Are You a Serious Snorer?
Does your significant other complain that your snoring sounds like a freight train? One of the most common signs of sleep apnea is loud, chronic snoring that often gets worse when sleeping on your back. Keep in mind that while snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea it doesn’t mean that everyone who snores actually has this condition. The only way to find out is to get a proper medical diagnosis.
Other Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea
Another frequent warning sign of sleep apnea is severe daytime sleepiness. And we don’t just mean feeling a bit tired at the end of the day. This sleepiness is constant and begins the minute you wake up and continues throughout the day. You may find yourself falling asleep behind the wheel of a car or falling asleep at your desk. If you are noticing excessive fatigue then it’s time you talked to your doctor about sleep apnea.
Treating Sleep Apnea
There are various ways in which the Doctors sleep and their team can help you get sleep apnea symptoms under control. A lot depends on the type and severity of your sleep apnea. One of the most common types of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can be treated through lifestyle changes and continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) therapy. CPAP utilizes a face mask that is placed over the nose and mouth while you sleep to deliver pressured oxygen to keep airways open throughout the night.
In
some cases, our team may recommend BiPAP (Bi-Level Positive Air
Pressure) over CPAP. While similar to the CPAP machine in the way
that it's used, it offers varying levels of air pressure to help
those with central sleep apnea. This equipment provides more
pressurized air when inhaling and less pressure when exhaling.