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snoring problem? Trouble sleeping?
Beyond the annoying noise, can snoring be a sign of a more serious problem? The short answer is – maybe.
While you sleep, the muscles that keep your airway open during your waking hours are relaxed. The sound of snoring emanates from tissues vibrating as breath passes along the narrow section of your airway.
Snoring can be a warning sign that you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Sleep Apnea is a serious medical condition that occurs when your air passage becomes temporarily blocked causing breathing to stop several times throughout the night. During these episodes, the brain is depleted of oxygen. OSA may increase your risk for heart attack or stroke while also causing you to spend less time in the deep restorative sleep required for energy and mental sharpness.
If your snoring is loud enough to keep your bed partner awake, you need to take action. The first step to diagnosing and treating sleep related problems is to have a consultation with Dr. Rutledge. We offer a complimentary consultation to help evaluate your current sleep issues.
COMMON SIGNS OF SLEEP APNEA:
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Snoring
- High Blood Pressure
- Weight Issues
- Frequent Irritability
- Waking Up Groggy
- Inability to Concentrate
- Moodiness
comfortable & convenient solution
Dr. Rutledge offers comfortable and convenient solutions to help you sleep better and wake up more refreshed. You will be surprised by what a difference a good night's sleep can make in your life.
no bulky facemask or power required
One of the most common solutions to OSA is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. Though effective, CPAP machines are far from convenient and comfortable. Patients must wear a bulky facemask connected by a hose to an electric device that maintains positive air pressure while they sleep. Traveling with a CPAP, regular cleaning and maintenance, finding comfortable positions to sleep while wearing it, and other related issues make this choice less appealing to many.
At Springcrest Sleep Solutions, we are able to offer C-PAP intolerant patients an alternative treatment option with oral appliances that are FDA approved.
personalized for you
We meet with each of our OSA patients to determine if they are candidates for oral appliance therapy. If so, we then work together to determine which FDA approved appliance is the right and best fit for them. We have both short-term and long-term options available, all of which are small, portable, quiet, and highly effective.
benefits of sleep apnea treatment
- More Energy
- Better Night’s Sleep
- Quieter Sleep
- Increased Focus
- Increased Clarity
schedule a consultation
If you or a loved one is experiencing C-PAP intolerance or sleep-related issues like snoring, please contact us today for a consultation with Dr. Rutledge at Springcrest Sleep Solutions.
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