Your airway health can affect the quality of your sleep in a number of ways, and at Kell Dental Arts, Dr. David Kell can help you identify and correct multiple types of sleep disordered breathing in Hudson, Wisconsin. Call our office at 715-386-9711 to learn more about how sleep apnea and other sleep disorders can affect your overall health, and to schedule your airway consultation with our dentist.
Sleep breathing disorders can significantly affect your ability to get a good night’s rest. These disorders, collectively known as sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), describe various conditions characterized by abnormal respiratory patterns and insufficient oxygen intake during sleep. Left untreated over time, SDB can cause disrupted sleep patterns, leading to fatigue, exhaustion and strain on the nervous system and major organs. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek professional help from our dentist to maintain good health and improve your quality of life.
Types of sleep breathing disorders:
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Snoring
- Central sleep apnea
- Child sleep apnea
- Infant sleep apnea
- Sleep related groaning
Sleep disorder symptoms:
- Hypersomnia (being very sleepy during the day)
- Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep at night)
- Snoring
- Unusual breathing patterns
- General lack of energy
- Mood and behavioral changes
- Difficulty concentrating
Just like air and food, your body needs sleep in order to regulate its systems and allow you to live your life in the way you want. Not getting enough sleep can have serious, long-term consequences on your health, increasing the risk for hormone imbalances, anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, poor balance and many other issues. Getting care for SDB now can dramatically reduce this risk factor and help you enjoy your life now and into the future.
If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a sleep breathing disorder, it is important to seek the help of our dentist. Our office is committed to helping you maintain good health and improve your quality of life. Call now for an at-home sleep test and get started on sleeping better!