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Insufficient sleep can have a negative impact on every facet of your day-to-day life. At DMD Dental, we can evaluate whether your sleep might be disturbed by conditions such as sleep apnea.
What is a Sleep Disturbance Evaluation?
Sleep apnea is a condition where the body receives insufficient air while sleeping. In some cases, this is because of faults in the brain’s oversight, but in most cases, it’s caused by the anatomy of the mouth, throat, and neck. This anatomy may block airflow, reducing it or cutting it off entirely. This can cause you to wake throughout the night, not entering more restful sleep phases. Dr. Du Mond can evaluate your airway and determine whether your sleep apnea can be treated by adjusting the position of your jaw and mouth.
What are the Benefits of a Sleep Disturbance Evaluation?
Sleep apnea can put you at significant risk of systemic health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It can also put you at higher risk of mental health disorders, accidents, viral illness, and much more. Having sleep apnea promptly treated can help you get restful sleep and improve your overall health.
What Can I Expect From a Sleep Disturbance Evaluation?
Dr. Du Mond will discuss your symptoms during an evaluation. The most notable symptoms of sleep apnea are fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, and brain fog. She may also ask you to bring your sleeping partner if you have one so they can discuss symptoms they may have noticed (such as snoring, frequent waking up, gasping for air, and more). Dr. Du Mond will carefully examine the structure of your mouth, palate, and throat, assessing any possible structural problems. She will then discuss your treatment options.
The Sleep Disturbance Evaluation Process and Beyond
Dr. Du Mond will help you obtain a sleep device to begin treating your sleep apnea. She will check in regularly to ensure it’s working. We recommend collaborating with your regular health provider to track your health markers and intervene if necessary, as sleep apnea can negatively affect them. Make sure to couple your sleep apnea treatment with regular exercise and a varied diet to support your overall health.
Sleep Disturbance Evaluation in Scottsdale, AZ
To learn more about sleep disturbances and undergo an evaluation, contact our Scottsdale, AZ office by calling or filling out our online form.
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