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Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment Columbus, IN

Do you or someone you love suffer from snoring? Snoring can be more than a mere annoyance. If your snoring can’t be attributed to allergies, a cold, or a sinus infection, it may be a symptom of a condition called sleep apnea. Contact our office to schedule a consultation, so we can help you or your loved one get the restful sleep you deserve!

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

When you sleep, the muscles in your mouth, jaw, and throat naturally relax. For those with obstructive sleep apnea, these muscles become so relaxed that they obstruct the airway, making it difficult to breath. People with sleep apnea often stop breathing for a few seconds multiple times throughout the night. This results in the sudden and frequent awakenings that make for restless nights.

Risks Associated with Sleep Apnea

Treating sleep apnea isn’t just about reducing snoring and improving quality of sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea poses a number of serious health risks, including an increased risk of stroke, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes. Millions of Americans suffer from this condition, but only a minority of sufferers have been diagnosed. We are working hard at Dental Solutions of Columbus to change this in our community. We’re here to restore the quality of your sleep as well as help reduce your risk of more serious health problems.

Signs of Sleep Apnea

The symptoms and signs of sleep apnea are subtle, and the disorder can go undiagnosed and untreated for years.

Know the signs of sleep apnea, which include:

  • Loud Snoring
  • Gasping or Choking for Air During Sleep
  • Awakening Feeling Unrested
  • Severe Daytime Drowsiness or Fatigue
  • Frequent Urination During the Night
  • Morning Headaches
  • Chronic Heartburn
  • Heightened Irritability, Depression, or Anxiety
  • Erectile Dysfunction or Low Libido
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Challenges Retaining Information

Sleep Apnea Treatments

CPAP Machine

After diagnosis, sleep apnea sufferers are often prescribed a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, machine. It delivers a stream of compressed air through a tube that connects to a nose mask or a full-face mask. The air pressure keeps the airway open, enabling normal breathing during sleep. CPAP is widely considered the most effective standard treatment for sleep apnea. Many sufferers however end up not using the machine as they should because the CPAP masks can be uncomfortable to wear and challenging to sleep in. If CPAP isn’t being used, it isn’t helping!

Custom Oral Appliances

If your sleep apnea is not severe enough to require CPAP or surgery, we can help you get high-quality sleep by using a custom sleep apnea mouth appliance that will open your airway during sleep and allow you to breathe normally. These devices are much more comfortable than CPAP masks, and are an effective solution for many patients. Together, with you and a sleep physician, we will discuss your options and decide which device is best for you. This conservative approach is a great alternative to surgery or uncomfortable air masks, particularly for those with moderate to mild sleep apnea.

We provide custom oral appliances that will help you get a restful night’s sleep and work to correct underlying dental health issues by enabling the upper and lower jaws to expand and adjust towards their ideal positions. Dr. Sitaram will measure your progress and adjust your treatment plan and appliance to help you reach your oral health goals and get the sleep you deserve.


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Dental Solutions of Columbus

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