Treatment for sleep apnea is available for Brentwood and Walnut Creek, CA area patients at Brentwood Family Dental
By Dr. Jamil Alkhoury
Brentwood and Walnut Creek area patients who have experienced
problems getting a restful night’s sleep may be dealing with
obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment for sleep apnea is often
required to allow the body to get the restorative sleep
necessary to feel great every day. Dr. Jamil Alkhoury
and the staff of Brentwood Family Dental offer oral
appliance therapy as an option for treatment.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
This sleep breathing disorder is more common than
patients realize. Dr. Jamil Alkhoury and his staff
have worked with patients who have been diagnosed with
this condition. The most common symptoms of this
condition are:
The cause of obstructive sleep apnea is a blockage in the airway, which can be as simple as the tongue falling back into the throat or excess tissue on the neck. Patients who believe they have this disorder work with their family physician to undergo a sleep study to obtain a proper diagnosis. Obstructive sleep apnea is often addressed with a CPAP machine. However, many patients do not comply with CPAP treatment because it is uncomfortable, noisy, and difficult to travel with.
- Difficulty concentrating
- Poor memory
- Daytime fatigue
- Awakening many times at night
- Dry mouth in the morning
- Consistent headaches and migraines
- Snoring
The cause of obstructive sleep apnea is a blockage in the airway, which can be as simple as the tongue falling back into the throat or excess tissue on the neck. Patients who believe they have this disorder work with their family physician to undergo a sleep study to obtain a proper diagnosis. Obstructive sleep apnea is often addressed with a CPAP machine. However, many patients do not comply with CPAP treatment because it is uncomfortable, noisy, and difficult to travel with.
Oral appliance therapy
Instead of CPAP, patients can use a special-made oral appliance worn at night to open the airway.Address obstructive sleep apnea today!
Consider the benefits of oral appliance therapy as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Brentwood and Walnut Creek, CA area patients can visit the staff of Brentwood Family Dental to see if this is a viable treatment for their specific needs. Call 925-344-5296 or personally visit the practice at 4411 Balfour Road, Suite C to schedule a visit with our staff and discuss advantages of oral appliance therapy.Last Updated - April 2017
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Dr Jamil Alkhoury believes dentists to be artists. Taking care of another person’s teeth is definitely an art in which Dr Jamil Alkhoury is an expert. Having graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) with a degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, he has always focused on the well-being of his patients. Brentwood family dental headed by Dr Jamil Alkhoury offers a wide range of services. He always keeps in touch with the developments in the field, to serve his purpose to the best of his abilities.
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