SLEEP APNEAA N O V E R V I E W  

Sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when your airway becomes blocked while you sleep, resulting in brief interruptions in breathing. This can disrupt your sleep patterns throughout the night and increase your risk of a variety of dangerous health conditions.

WHA T I S S L E E P APNEA ?

22 MI L L I ON AMER I CANS

According to the American Sleep

Apnea Associat ion , approximately

22 mill ion Americans suffer f rom

sleep apnea .

Unfortunately , many of these

indiv iduals never receive the

important treatments necessary to

al leviate this ser ious health i ssue .

Source : American Sleep Apnea Associat ion

S L E E P APNEA

R I SK FAC TORS

Obesity i s the factor

most l ikely to cause

sleep apnea

Large neck

circumference can

increase your r isk of

sleep apnea

Males are more l ikely to have

sleep apnea than females

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SNOR ING

Loud , chronic snoring i s the

most common symptom of

sleep apnea . This snoring can

often be a nuisance that

causes sleepless nights for your

bed partner .

OTH ER S L E E P APNEA SYMPTOMS

Daytime fatigue

Morning headaches

Repeatedly waking and

gasping for air

Waking with a dry mouth

or sore throat

Insomnia

Decreased sex drive

Difficulty concentrating

I F L E F T UNTR EA T ED . . .

S l e e p a p n e a c a n i n c r e a s e y o u r r i s k o f t h e f o l l o w i n g s e r i o u s h e a l t h i s s u e s :

Heart attack

Stroke

High blood pressure

Diabetes

Depression

Cardiac arrhythmia

Fibromyalgia

Gastr ic ref lux

MICR02 S L E E P AND SNORE DEV I C E

Dr . Adler 's preferred sleep apnea treatment method i s the

Micr02 sleep and snore device . This custom made , adjustable

oral appliance works by pull ing the jaw forward so that your

airway remains open . I t 's the smallest and most comfortable

appliance used to treat sleep apnea .

Another common treatment option is CPAP, a device that uses a mask worn over your nose and mouth to deliver a constant flow of air

pressure while you sleep in order to keep your airway open. Dr. Adler prefers Micr02

since it is more comfortable and has a better compliance rate among patients.

Please contact Adler Advanced Dentistry today to schedule a

sleep apnea diagnostic exam.

303-515-7335

http://www.adlerdentistry.com/