Kick Sleep Apnea To The Curb

For many the idea of having to live and travel with a c-pap machine over the holidays is a nightmare. That’s why it’s such good news that for many they can kick the machine to the curb and enjoy a restful night’s sleep without a machine. C-pap machines are loud and they can dry out your mouth, leaving you exposed to decay and other dental problems due to dry mouth. With a little help from your dental team, many times they can solve your sleep apnea problem by providing you with an alternative option.

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed because even though you may wake up hundreds of times a night gasping for air, you may not register you are even waking up. You may feel tired, depressed and on edge though the next morning. These are signs you are not getting the amount of sleep you need at night, and if you haven’t explored other options, now may be the time to visit Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

A dental device fits comfortably in your mouth similar to a mouth guard. It is custom made so that it does not choke you, fall out, or is too small. Once you place the device in your mouth, it keeps your throat open instead of collapsing as you sleep comfortably over the holiday season.

Don’t wait until you lose a job, friends, or your health is deteriorating before you get help.

Contact Dr. Strutz and her team today for a consultation.

Sleep Apnea In Women

As a woman it can be embarrassing to snore or be impacted by symptoms of sleep apnea. You may feel tired, struggle to stay awake in the afternoon, or be viewed negatively by not moving up in your job due to a lack of focus. Please know that no matter what is causing your troubles, you have options.

Dr. Judith Strutz, will begin the process by completing an exam and evaluate the cause behind your sleep apnea, and then together you will come up with a plan that can help increase your opportunity for a restful night’s sleep.

It will be critically important during this process, with Dr. Strutz, to be honest. While some patients may respond best to a c-pap device, others can be effectively treated using an oral appliance – or you maybe someone who could benefit from using both devices simultaneously.

Individuals, especially those who are impacted by mild sleep apnea symptoms, may find a dental appliance truly makes a world of difference. Don’t let sleep deprivation control your future, get help today. A visit to Dr.Judith Strutz, may reveal your best options are easier than you think.

Sleep Apnea & How It Impacts You

Most of us don’t think about visiting our dentist when we have sleep apnea, but Dr. Judith Strutz is just the prosthodontist to visit. Sleep apnea can be very dangerous and often goes untreated. During the sleep cycle, an individual may stop and start breathing again over one hundred times a night, because they are constantly waking up to get air. When this happens, you can easily become sleep deprived.

Sleep deprivation has multiple side effects including falling asleep during inopportune times, moodiness, and/or poor concentration. The longer your body goes without the quality sleep it requires, the more symptoms you can be impacted by on a daily basis. If left untreated you will have a higher risk of problems to body organs, which could lead to job loss or even death if you quit breathing long enough.  Heart disease and high blood pressure can also occur in individuals with sleep apnea.

 Symptoms of sleep apnea can include:

·      Gasping for breath that wakes you up

·      Chronic fatigue

·      Morning headaches

·      Difficulty paying attention.

If you are concerned you may have sleep apnea, call or visit the office of Dr. Judy Strutz for more information.

Your body thrives on the proper amount of oxygen to the brain and a deep restful sleep. Sleep apnea unfortunately impacts both of these needs.