SE Calgary Sleep & Snoring Appliances

Your Trusted Choice for Sleep Apnea and Snoring Appliances in SE Calgary!

If you often feel tired during the day, have trouble sleeping, experience breathing difficulties while asleep, snore or have enlarged tonsils, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. At Heritage Dental Centre, we understand how significantly sleep apnea can affect your daily life. That is why we are committed to offering safe and effective treatment options for those dealing with this condition. If you are experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea and think you may suffer from it, let the Heritage Dental Centre team help you improve your health and overall well-being with sleep apnea and snoring appliances.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common yet potentially serious sleep disorder marked by interruptions in breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea often show symptoms like loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness. The most common form of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), happens when the muscles at the very back of the throat relax too much, causing the airway to narrow and disrupt normal breathing. These pauses in breathing, known as apneas, lower sleep quality and can lead to several health risks if not treated. Since the symptoms of sleep apnea can be easily overlooked, it is important to discuss any concerns with your dentist for accurate assessment and management.

What are Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?

• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Headaches in the morning that may last for several hours after waking up
• Dry mouth when waking up
• Irritability or frustration
• Restless sleep with periods of wakefulness throughout the night
• Reduced focus
• Increased need to get up from bed to urinate
• Loud snoring that is often punctuated by choking or gasping sounds (this may only come to a person’s attention after they are observed by a bed partner)

Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Treatment

Although sleep apnea is a common condition, it can pose serious risks to overall health if left untreated. Heritage Dental Centre is committed to diagnosing sleep apnea promptly and guiding our patients towards better health and wellness.

There are two main treatment options available after a sleep apnea diagnosis. The first is the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, which stabilizes breathing by delivering a steady flow of air through a mask that is worn over the face during sleep. However, CPAP machines often have compliance issues due to their loud noise, bulk, discomfort and overall inconvenience when traveling. The second option for treating sleep apnea is a sleep apnea appliance provided by Heritage Dental Centre, which helps keep the airway open and prevents breathing disruptions. The appliance not only maintains open airways but also reduces symptoms like snoring. Addressing snoring can lower oral health risks such as tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. The sleep apnea appliance also helps protect tooth enamel from the wear caused by clenching and grinding, which is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea and Snoring Appliances

Heritage Dental Centre recognizes the profound impact sleep apnea can have on both health and quality of life. That is why we are pleased to provide custom sleep apnea and snoring appliances as part of our comprehensive treatment options. These appliances, or night guards as they are often called, are specially crafted for each patient to alleviate sleep apnea symptoms by promoting improved airflow during sleep. By gently repositioning the jaw and preventing the collapse of soft tissues in the throat, these appliances help keep the airway open, thereby reducing or eliminating breathing pauses and snoring. Heritage Dental Centre collaborates closely with our patients to create customized appliances in order to ensure a comfortable fit and optimal effectiveness in managing sleep apnea symptoms and improving sleep quality. With our personalized approach to treatment, Heritage Dental Centre is dedicated to helping patients achieve restful, rejuvenating sleep for enhanced health and overall well-being.