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Are you finding yourself waking up feeling so groggy as if you never slept? Does your partner complain that you snore excessively at night? Sleep apnea could be the culprit. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects as low as 50 million Americans and as high as 70 million. Worse yet, about 80% of sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed, leaving many people battling life-threatening diseases like hypertension, heart disease, and stroke.
Would you like to win the battle against sleep apnea? Please book an appointment with Todd S Adams DDS, in Sunnyvale, California, for sleep apnea relief.
While healthy eating and exercising are great for your overall well-being, quality sleep is an integral component if you want to enjoy your life to the fullest. Unfortunately, factors like sleep apnea may deny you the opportunity to sleep well at night. But what is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder where you momentarily stop breathing when sleeping. According to the America Lung Association, the stoppages in breathing can be just a few seconds to minutes and can crop up as many as 30 times in one hour!
There are two main categories of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the tissues at the back of the throat collapse, stopping your breathing momentarily. On the other hand, central sleep apnea (CSA) occurs when the brain doesn’t send the right signals to the breathing muscles, inhibiting normal airflow.
Given that sleep apnea is a severe condition that affects your life and livelihood, you need to seek medical attention ASAP. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy is the mainline treatment for sleep apnea, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Some patients complain of dry mouth, discomfort, and skin irritation when they use CPAP. So, what’s next?
At Todd S Adams DDS, we offer an oral appliance that comfortably fits your mouth when asleep. This dental device keeps your jaws in an optimal position, keeping the airways open. With our oral appliance, you can enjoy a sound nighttime sleep, bidding bye to daytime fatigue.
Ready to ditch sleepless nights due to sleep apnea? Please dial (408) 355-9292 to book an appointment with Todd S Adams DDS of Sunnyvale, CA. Dr. Todd Adams offers a comfortable oral appliance to manage your sleep apnea symptoms effectively.
Dr Todd Adams is passionate on providing the highest quality of personalized care at his practice in Sunnyvale, CA. He takes pride in creating beautiful smiles, and keeping his patients of all ages happy with healthy teeth and gums.
A graduate from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, Dr Adams then completed his Post-Baccalaureate studies at San Francisco State University. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University.
Dr Todd Adams is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the California Dental Association (CDA), and the Santa Clara County Dental Society.