Obstructive Sleep Apnea ( OSA ) & Snoring Treatment
? Are you struggling to have a good night sleep
? Do you always feel tried and sleepy during your day time
? Do you snore at night
You are most probably suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Oral appliances therapy is the first choice of treatment for OSA according to the American Sleep Association (ASA) and now it’s available in Egypt
Now provided at Joy Dental Center
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
When you sleep, obstructive apnoea is a specific type of disorder that blocks oxygen flow to your lungs and brain. OSA is caused by soft tissues at the back of your mouth — like your soft palate, tonsils, and tongue — physically collapsing against one another and sealing off your upper airway. In turn, your body can’t get enough oxygen while you’re sleeping and your blood pressure and overall body inflammation begin to increase
OSA can be life-threatening, placing you at a statistically higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Even though you may feel like sleep apnoea and snoring are not a “big” issue to worry about, treating them could potentially save your life
Common warning signs
Fatigue
Depression
Weight gain
TMJ disorder
Ear pain
Flat, worn teeth
Broken dental work
High blood pressure
Large neck circumference
Waking up tired
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Snoring is not an exclusive symptom of severe or mild obstructive sleep apnoea. In fact, some people may never snore at all! Depending on the type and severity of sleeping disorder that you have, you may experience some of these common warning signs
Additionally, our dentists can screen you for obstructive sleep apnoea by performing a clinical exam. Depending on the size of your intraoral tissues (tongue, tonsils, etc.) and neck circumference, we can let you know whether or not you are at a high risk of OSA. We can also take a 3D CBCT scan to assess your upper airway
Oral Appliance Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CPAP machines are not the only way to manage sleep apnea. A great alternative to Obstructive sleep apnea treatment is to wear a professionally fitted oral sleep appliance. These special dental appliances are designed to position your mandible (lower jaw) slightly forward, which then reduces the chances of soft tissues sealing off your airway while you sleep
Only trained sleep dentists can provide oral sleep appliances, as these are medical-grade devices that must be fitted by a professional
Oral Appliance for Snoring
Perhaps you don’t need sleep apnoea treatment, but you do suffer from chronic snoring. Or maybe you have mild obstructive sleep apnoea that doesn’t quite require a CPAP machine. A CPAP for snoring wouldn’t be ideal, but you can still effectively treat the noisy habit with the help of your dentis
An oral appliance for snoring will work similarly to other obstructive apnoea therapies by improving your airway and oxygen flow. Some people see improvement in their snoring within a night or so; we can adjust your oral appliance as needed to help you gain the best fit possible
OUR PARTNER
Lotusleep is an Egyptian brand for the first company that fabricate Oral Appliances for dental professionals in Egypt, specialized in treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Chronic Headaches
Lotusleep is in partnership with Joy Dental Center as it’s main provider in Cairo
