18 Jan Unaddressed Sleep Apnea Can Contribute to Chronic Medical Conditions

The human mouth and throat incorporate a wide range of tissues, structures, and organs to play a wide range of roles in the body’s overall functionality. Some of these roles include processing food, speaking, and providing efficient respiration.

Some individuals can develop issues with the soft palate at the back of the mouth. One of these issues is when the soft tissue structures begin to slip towards the back of the mouth while sleeping. As this happens, you start to snore, and could possibly suffer from minor breathing interruptions.

Chronic issues with snoring and breathing interruptions might be associated with the chronic condition known as sleep apnea. If symptoms are not addressed in a reasonable amount of time, they can gradually start to stress the heart muscle. This can lead to an increase in blood pressure as well as your chances of suffering heart disease and stroke.

If you have been struggling with sleep apnea, you should seek a professional diagnosis to assess the severity of your condition and its contributing factors. This is an important first step for determining the most effective treatment strategy.

Individuals who suffer from severe sleep apnea often need to sleep with a continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) device.Those who suffer from mild to moderate sleep apnea might find symptom relief from a prescription snore guard, which can be provided by the professionals at Progressive Sleep & Wellness.

There are several different snore guard designs that Dr. Sheldon Sullivan might recommend, based on the specifics of your mouth as well as your personal preference:

• Tongue stabilizing devices don’t need to attach to your teeth, which makes them a preferred option for sleep apnea sufferers who have a complete denture.
• A mandibular advance device can take several forms, styles, and designs. Most of these removable dental appliances attach to the teeth in some manner and might also include a stabilizing hinge. They are specifically designed to hold your mouth and soft palate in the ideal position to allow easy air passage, thus reducing snoring problems.

 
If you live in the Gilbert, Arizona, area, and if you have been diagnosed with mild to moderate sleep apnea, you should call 866-54-SLEEP to explore your snore guard options available at Progressive Sleep & Wellness.