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Many people wrongfully assume that obstructive sleep apnea or OSA is just heavy snoring. However, in reality it is a disorder that causes dangerous sleep habits that can lead to health risks affecting a person’s heart, blood pressure, and other parts of their body. At Newport Beach Dental Center, we believe in providing care for our patients’ overall health, not just their oral health. That includes offering sleep apnea treatment in Newport Beach that can improve your nightly rest and contribute to you leading a healthier life overall. When you work with our team of Newport Beach dental professionals, we will educate you on the benefits and importance of treating your OSA so you can feel comfortable and confident moving forward with a personalized treatment plan.
Newport Beach Dental Center is a dental office located in Newport Beach, CA providing cosmetic and biomimetic dentistry. Our team of dental professionals is led by Laura Sharbash, DDS, FAGD, D.ABDSM who is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) a leading national organization representing dentists who treat sleep-related breathing disorders including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Dr. Sharbash is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (D.ABDSM). The D.ABDSM credential is widely recognized as the gold standard for excellence in dental sleep medicine.
We aim to provide our patients with a comfortable environment for each and every treatment they undergo at our Newport Beach office. When it comes to obstructive sleep apnea, many people are surprised to learn that this disorder has anything to do with your oral health. However, our team of dentists can treat those with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and those with severe sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP treatment with the use of custom adjustable oral appliances.
Nearly 54 million adults in the U.S. have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a chronic breathing disorder in which a person suffers from interrupted breathing while they sleep due to a blockage in their airway. These obstructions occur when the throat muscles, tongue, tonsils, or soft palate relax, blocking the airway and preventing the person from breathingThis can cause you to stop breathing hundreds of times per night, lasting from a few seconds to over a minute at a time, thus causing a severe drop in blood oxygen levels throughout the night. Some symptoms of OSA include the following:
Those who are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, and remain untreated can experience significant health repercussions like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and even dementia. Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by a sleep physician through an in lab or at home sleep study. If it is determined that you have obstructive sleep apnea, the sleep doctor may prescribe that you work with a dentist trained in sleep medicine to treat the condition with oral appliance therapy.
To learn more about the treatment options available to you for sleep apnea, contact our Newport Beach dental center today.
If you have been suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, you may be putting yourself at major risk by leaving it untreated. Here at NBDC, we work closely with your sleep physician to create a treatment plan just for you. To learn more about obstructive sleep apnea or for a screening to assess your risk levels, contact our office today.
At Newport Beach Dental Center, we prioritize your overall health, not just your oral health. Addressing Newport Beach sleep apnea is crucial for improving your quality of life and preventing serious health issues. Our team of dental professionals is dedicated to educating you on the importance of treating sleep apnea and providing personalized treatment plans to ensure you receive the best possible care. We offer effective solutions for those with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and severe cases that cannot tolerate CPAP treatment using oral appliances.
Call us today at 949-760-9212 or visit our contact form to take the first step toward better sleep and health.
1441 Avocado Ave, Ste 606 Newport Beach, CA 92660
