Dentistry in New Smyrna Beach
General and Family Dentistry
Snoreguards and Sleep Apnea Treatment
Do you feel forgetful, groggy, or irritable during the day? Sleep disturbances such as snoring and sleep apnea can keep you from getting the rest you need. When you sleep, the soft tissue at the back of the throat may narrow, and the air passing through this smaller opening can cause the surrounding tissues to vibrate, which results in snoring. Sleep apnea occurs when the soft tissue blocks your airway and you actually stop breathing for 10 to 20 second throughout the night, sometimes more than 30 times an hour. Besides impacting your ability to rest, sleep apnea can cause health problems such as fatigue, memory loss, and an increased risk for heart issues or stroke.
The soft tissues in your mouth may collapse, because the lower jaw slips backward. If this is the case, Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Watson can create a snoreguard, an oral appliance, to hold your jaw in a comfortable position. The snoreguard will hold you’re your lower jaw forward and reposition your tongue to prevent air blockage while you sleep. Snoregards have been proven safe and effective in treating snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Let us reveal your smile’s full potential. Call our dental office and reserve your personal consultation. For over 10 years, our patients have trusted us to provide leading-edge, affordable dental care. From our New Smyrna Beach location, Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Watson welcome residents of Port Orange, Daytona Beach, Edgewater, Ormond Beach, Oak Hill, and the surrounding areas.