Posted on: December 27, 2017

If you suffer from sleep apnea or think you might have sleep apnea, you owe it to yourself and your health to receive treatment (and a good night’s’ sleep) this holiday season. Dr. Cieplak and the rest of the staff are fully dedicated to your oral health and everything it impacts, such as your overall quality of sleep. Let us provide you with effective treatments and options to help you enjoy the holidays and your family, no matter what you’ve got going on.

It’s the Most Exhausting Time of the Year

No matter how much you might love the holiday season, there’s no denying this time of the year can run you ragged. Between shopping, traveling, dealing with family and possibly planning get-togethers with those closest to you, you can easily find yourself feeling completely wiped out by lunchtime. It’s essential you rest well during this time of the year, but having sleep apnea can make that all but impossible.

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can be caused by excessive weight or obesity, enlarged tonsils or a large overbite. It’s possible sleep apnea can be triggered by a growth in the airway or a birth defect. Not sure if any of these apply to you? Some sleep apnea symptoms include:

• Excessive feelings of fatigue
• Loud snoring
• Experiencing headaches in the morning
• Trouble breathing
• Feeling tired in the daytime
• Gasping for air while sleeping

There’s no need to go through life with your sleep apnea untreated; let a qualified dentist like Dr. Cieplak improve your overall quality of life.

Treatment Options

In regards to sleep apnea treatment, options include:

• Oral surgery
• Being fitted for an oral device
• Losing weight
• Quitting smoking

Ready to Learn More About Your Treatment Options?

Find out more about the effects of sleep apnea and what you can do to treat it. Contact us our dental office in Oxon Hill, MD today to schedule an appointment.