The Problem With Snoring

Snoring sucks the life right out of your day.  If you suffer from snoring or obstructivesleep apnea (OSA), then you know exactly what I’m talking about.  When you snore or experience prolonged periods of not breathing (apnea) while you sleep, you actually experience many instances of waking during the night.  Frequent sleep interruptions prevent your body from engaging in deep, restful sleep.  In truth, you are not getting enough good quality sleep at night-and neither is your partner.

The effects of disrupted sleep have a profound effect on your lifestyle.  Waking tired, falling asleep easily during the day, drowsiness, headaches, mood disorders and even depression have been documented in sleep apnea patients.  More serious effects on overall heath are high blood pressure, increased risk for heart attack and stroke.  

What Can You Do To Stop Snoring?

That is the question Dr. Jack Burroughs asked himself several years ago when he began experiencing lack of quality sleep due to snoring and mild sleep apnea.  Using a C-PAP machine to force air into the airway is uncomfortable, bulky and difficult to comply with. 

Drawing on his experience as a dentist, he understood the physiological process that occurs with snoring; relaxation and laxity of the tissues and muscles supporting the airway.  He found his answer in the study and practice of dental sleep medicine.  Receiving training and certification in the practice of sleep dentistry from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Burroughs began offering dental sleep apnea appliances in his North Dallas dental office.  He tried the appliance himself first, and several years later, he is still reaping the benefits of quiet, restful sleep.

Customized oral appliances are specially designed to reposition the lower jaw during sleep.  The compact, anatomically matched appliance prevents the oral and pharyngeal soft tissues from relaxing back into the throat, causing obstruction.  The results are significant and most patients experience drastic results immediately.

 

One Patient’s Sleep Apnea Story

One patient of Dr. Burroughs describes his experience:

"About two years ago, I was diagnosed with mild apnea.  I was prescribed a CPAP machine.  I tried very hard to get used to the CPAP and did everything possible not to give up on it, but it did not work out.  Through Dr. Burroughs, I learned about another alternative to help my apnea, which was using a special mouthpiece.  I received the mouthpiece and have found that it works much better than the CPAP and it is nowhere near as intrusive and uncomfortable.  I am sleeping better now."
~ Jason, Patient

If you suffer from snoring or mild to moderate sleep apnea, a custom oral repositioning appliance may be the answer for you.  Give Dr. Burroughs a call to schedule aconsultation and get ready to say “goodbye” to C-PAP and “hello” to a good night’s sleep.