Why Treat Sleep Apnea?
Besides leaving you fatigued, obstructive sleep apnea can contribute to other more serious concerns such as: • Decreased Productivity at Work • Greater Chance of a Stroke • High Blood Pressure • Increased Risk for Heart Failure • Memory Loss Dr. David Kell will review your symptoms and may even order a sleep study to accurately diagnose sleep apnea. Then, he can make recommendations for treatment, which may include behavior modifications as well as a dental appliance. A snoreguard keeps the jaw and tongue forward, which stops the soft palate from interrupting normal breathing. Often, the small increase in the airway size will control the apnea.
