Sleep Disorders

Sleep/Breathing Disorders

Prevalence

• By some studies 70-80 % of Adults, have Sleep/Breathing Disorders;
• Sleep/Breathing Disorders are very prevalent in Children

 Indicators of Sleep Disorders

• Always tired in the morning,
• Dozing during conversations or driving,
• Experiencing confusion or personality changes.
• Snoring is a common indicator of sleep disorders.

Sleep Disorders extend to organ damage and more

• The airway is often reduced or constricted by 25%-75%
• Narrow airway can result in reduced O2 & airflow of 50% to 90%
• If cells are deprived of Oxygen, then growth and repair is compromised.
• Healing and cell repair occurs during sleep.
• Poor sleep equates to compromised cell repair
• Improper gas exchange of CO2 and O2 leads to cardiovascular disease
• Also, the Pancreas and other organs are often affected.

Solutions are available

• A Home Sleep Study is a simple method to provide detection for you.
• The MAD, Mandibular Advancement Device, has been adopted as a standard treatment in the field of Sleep Medicine.
• Oral Appliances are medically recognized as an effective method to reduce or resolve Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB).
• CPAP and other methods can be used also be very effective for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
• A sleeping appliance can be an excellent alternative for patients who are non-compliant with their CPAP.