Sleep Apnea Does Not Just Impact Men

While some physicians are hesitant to diagnose women as having sleep apnea, there are thousands of women who avoid this conversation with their doctor and continue to suffer the impact of lack of sleep. They may not even know they have sleep apnea. You may think you’re just tired, run down, and stressed. You may convince yourself you are not sleeping well because the holidays are coming up or because your in-laws will be in town.

But there is no shame in getting help for something that can impact your life negatively. Taking time to talk to Dr. Strutz and her team can help you develop a plan that will help you get the restful night’s sleep you need. Sleep is the key to your body rejuvenating and feeling refreshed. Without sleep, your body begins to break down.

You may feel moody, depressed, and have a short fuse. You may sludge through the day consuming caffeinated drink after caffeinated drink to try and keep up. Only to continue to feel tired.  Now there is even better news, if you have been avoiding getting help because you do not want to wear a large unattractive device on your face that makes so much noise it can wake up the neighbors, there are options.

A custom fit device that fits easily in your mouth can change your life around. For more information talk to Dr. Judy Strutz and her team today.

Do You Need An Oral Device To Treat Your Sleep Apnea?

Some dentists have joined the fight against sleep apnea and have decided that in order to provide a comprehensive set of dental supports, this is another area where they can help. Dr. Judy Strutz and her team have joined this fight. Millions of Americans go untreated with sleep apnea every year. You no longer have to fight to stay awake, struggle to keep your job, or watch promotion after promotion, pass you by because there is help.

How do you know if you have sleep apnea, and are not just impacted by snoring?

1.     Do you stop breathing in the middle of the night?

2.     Do you feel tired even after getting 8 or more hours of sleep?

3.     Do you feel confused when you wake up, or feel foggy?

4.     Do you fall asleep during the day in uncomfortable situations?

5.     Do you feel short of breath during the night, or wake up gasping for air?

If you have answered yes, to any of these you may benefit from a dental oral device to help your sleep apnea. A dental device fits in your mouth, similar to a mouth guard. It helps open up the jaw to limit the ability of your tongue to cut off breathing. This device should be custom fit to meet your needs and should not be done by just anyone.

For more information contact Dr. Strutz & her team today for help.

Sleep Apnea & Your Prosthodontist Can Change Your Life

Your first thought may not be, “I need a prosthodontist,” when you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air. But perhaps it should be. Dr.Judith Strutz and her team have been working to give patients back their lives for years, focusing on teeth and health and also when they suffer from sleep apnea. After an initial consultation, exam and discussion, together you and Dr. Strutz can create a plan that will change how you sleep and give you back your rest at night. 

Without sleep your life can take a drastic downward turn. Unfortunately, quality sleep is necessary for you to live a healthy, happy life. Sleep not only impacts the way you attitude overall, lack of sleep can negatively impact how your body’s organs function. Lack of quality sleep can contribute to aches and pains in the body. It can decrease your body’s, natural healing processes, which can cause you to feel achy all over, and it can put increased pressure on your heart and lungs. 
Years ago, the only options that were available were noisy machines that were uncomfortable. Now we know that many times dental appliances can be placed in the mouth to help reposition the tongue.  
 This repositioning of the tongue will prevent it from falling to the back of the throat and cutting off the airway. While there are more than 80 different types of appliances that can be created for this purpose, one of the important reasons to visit Dr. Strutz and her team, is to get the one dental device that fits correctly in your mouth, will reposition the tongue well and be the most comfortable. “Because we know that if it’s not comfortable, you won’t wear it. And wearing it can save your life,” says Dr. Strutz.  

A dental device can restore your sleep pattern to a restful night’s sleep and change your life for the better. For more information contact Dr. Strutz & her team today.