This treatment if offered by Dr. Perkins at Marsh Valley Dental and Oneida Family Dental.

 

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep Apnea is caused when air is restricted by a narrow passage, while sleeping, it causes snoring. If the restriction results in a decrease of oxygen it can cause a sleeping disorder. One of the most common reasons for the restricted airway is an underdeveloped upper jaw and a mispositioned lower jaw. 

Signs and symptoms associated with a sleep disorder and breathing issue include:

  • Snoring or pauses while breathing

  • Mouth breathing during the day or at nighttime

  • Difficulty sleeping or restless sleep

  • Chronic allergies or nasal stuffiness

  • Waking up gasping or coughing

  • Excessive sleepiness

  • Grinding your teeth during sleep

  • Neck, shoulder or facial pain

Other Conditions Possibly Connected to Sleep Apnea

  • Hypertension

  • Diabetes

  • Asthma

  • Chronic Allergies

  • Headaches

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Daytime Drowsiness

  • Hypothyroidism

  • Snoring

  • Obesity

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Attention Deficit

  • Aggression

  • Chronic Pain

Treat the Underlying problem

The treatment is highly effective and does not just address your symptoms, but the cause behind your symptoms. Reasons the DNA Appliance or Vivos Appliance is a great alternative:

  • Surgery is usually not needed

  • No medication or prescription drugs

  • You may not need to use an uncomfortable CPAP machine

  • Not wearing uncomfortable headgear or braces

  • Extractions aren’t  needed due to overcrowded teeth

  • Removable and discreet

  • No continuous force as experienced with braces

  • Surgery is usually not needed