Sleep Apnea Dentistry Treatment Dubai

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) causes the airflow in the nose or mouth to stop during sleep, reducing oxygen supply to the brain and quickly leading to incomplete (unconscious) awakening. When breathing stops (apnea), the brain sends impulses to wake the person up and restart breathing. This cycle occurs several times throughout the night, resulting in the loss of sleep and various health issues. The patient has to go through a sleep study to monitor their breathing conditions while asleep. Symptoms can be mild, moderate, or severe. In severe cases, periods of no breathing can last 60 to 90 seconds and occur up to 500 times per night.

Your health is influenced by how you sleep, so a problem that keeps you from getting enough sleep could be detrimental to your overall health. Obstructive sleep apnea can be a fatal condition that necessitates immediate treatment. If left untreated, you could be at risk of developing serious illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, arrhythmias, and high blood pressure. Furthermore, it causes daytime sleepiness, leading to accidents and loss of productivity. Due to the seriousness of this health condition, you must consult a doctor and get a diagnosis. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, Dr. Rashida will draw up a treatment plan based on the severity of the disease. Besides sleep apnea treatment, she also offers specialized dental services such as TMJ treatment in Dubai because of her expertise in neuromuscular dentistry.

• Loud snoring.
• Gasping, snorting during sleep.
• A common daytime symptom in people with OSAS is sleepiness.
• Fatigue, forgetfulness, inattention, and impaired concentration.
• OSAS can cause irritability, anger, and intolerance. Depression and anxiety disorder can be observed.
• Inability to concentrate on work.
• Morning headaches.
• Dry mouth and sore throat.
• Difficulty maintaining sleep (insomnia).

A CPAP device is the most frequently used treatment for sleep apnea. However, the recent and modern technique is using oral applicators. Research has shown them to be highly effective for mild to moderate conditions. These special devices either hold the tongue or gently push the lower jaw forwards, increasing the space between the base of the tongue and the back of the pharynx. An experienced dentist can create a customized dental applicator that will fit your mouth perfectly. Dr. Rashida has extensive expertise and knowledge in the field of dental sleep medicine. She has completed her residency program in dental sleep medicine from TUFTS university and is among the first in the country to be certified by ‘The American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.’ Schedule an appointment today!