Don’t hit the snooze button on sleep apnea treatment.

Risks of Untreated OSA in Beverly Hills CA girl

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with many significant health risks. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a type of SBD marked by breathing pauses during sleep. Overly relaxed tissues in the airway cause these disturbances in breathing. When these tissues slacken too much during rest, they can block or obstruct the airway. Without treatment, these obstructions occur day in and day out, and potentially hundreds of times during sleep. The good news is that Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry in Beverly Hills, California, has the expertise and on-site capabilities to resolve OSA non-invasively, comfortably, and effectively.

What are the risks of untreated OSA?

In the short term, OSA negatively affects your well-being, quality of life, performance, and productivity on the job and at school. In fact, telltale signs include persistent, unexplained fatigue. The lack of quality sleep is also associated with:

Irritability
Mood swings
Depression
Anxiety
Frequent and severe headaches
Cognitive issues
Memory impairment
Poor concentration

Due to slowed reaction time, people with OSA are also more likely to be involved in workplace and road accidents.

What are the long-term consequences?

Without treatment, OSA can put you at increased risk of developing many serious, systemic diseases. When your breathing is continuously under threat, your body doesn’t get the oxygenation that it needs. This oxygen debt strains tissues, organs, and systems over time. For this reason, those with OSA are more likely to have severe “comorbidities” – ranging from Type 2 diabetes to heart disease.

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How do you treat sleep apnea?

We are glad you are exploring treatment options, as OSA is definitely not something you want to “sleep on.” Treatment starts with having a proper diagnosis in hand. Once you are diagnosed, we work with you to develop a plan that effectively treats OSA at its source and in the least invasive way possible. Our conservative and appealing options include oral appliance therapy.

This is not a single treatment but a category of dental services, as oral appliances may resolve various problems rooted in the mouth, face, and jaws. In turn, devices may be designed in numerous ways. The specific device that is most appropriate for you depends on your needs. For instance, you may be a good candidate for the Thornton Adjustable Positioner®. This device looks similar to other appliances (like a sports mouthguard). When custom-fitted to your mouth, it simply slips over your teeth. Worn before you go to bed, it works by holding the jaw in a forward position. This repositioning of the jaw also alters the position of the oral tissues, so they no longer block your airway when you relax during sleep. You can breathe without interruption and sleep restfully and soundly throughout the night.

Ready to Treat Sleep Apnea Without CPAP or Surgery?

Unlike CPAP or invasive surgery, oral appliances for OSA are comfortable, safe, easy to wear and clean, and portable. Due to these features, they have a high compliance rate. We encourage you to contact our team at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry in Beverly Hills, CA, at (310) 861-3955 to find out more.

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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.

Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.

Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.