is a serious condition that can cause you to stop breathing up to hundreds of times per night without evening knowing it. The good news is that our holistic dentists in West Palm Beach, FL, offer sleep apnea treatment and are ready to help improve your quality of life.
Here’s what you need to know about the and the treatment options available to you.
Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
One of the benefits of seeing a biological dentist is that they take a holistic approach to your dental care and wellness. For example, they may ask questions about your lifestyle, diet, and other risk factors for sleep apnea to determine if you need treatment.
Common risk factors for sleep apnea include:
- Excess body weight
- Thick neck circumference
- Being male
- Being older
- Smoking
- Nasal congestion
- Certain medical conditions, such as high blood pressure
If you recognize any of the above risk factors, consider scheduling an appointment with Pure Dental Care right away.
How to Treat Sleep Apnea
First, our holistic biological dentists will look to the root cause of your sleep apnea symptoms. From there, they’ll be able to develop a custom treatment plan that’s tailored to your unique needs.
For example, we may give you a sleep apnea appliance for you to wear at night to keep your airway clear, but also guide you toward the resources and support you need to safely lose any excess weight.
We treat the whole patient, not just their symptoms. This means that you can trust our team at Pure Dental Care to always provide excellent holistic dental care. Our goal is to improve the health of your smile, as well as your overall well-being.
Schedule a Sleep Apnea Consultation
Our , are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment and learn if you’re a candidate for a sleep apnea device, please call Pure Dental Care at (561) 439-4620. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.