Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can disrupt more than just your rest — it can impact your overall health and quality of life. At Tiger Family Dental Care in Sedalia, Missouri, and Rockville, Maryland, Ibad Farshori, DMD, and Florentino Palacios, DDS, provide effective treatments to help you breathe easier and sleep better. Using advanced dental appliances designed to keep your airway open, the team offers comfortable, noninvasive solutions tailored to your needs. Call the office nearest you or schedule an appointment online to learn how sleep apnea treatment can improve your sleep and restore your energy.

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most common form, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), occurs when the soft tissues at the back of the throat relax too much, temporarily blocking the airway. These pauses in breathing can happen dozens of times each night, disrupting your sleep cycle and preventing deep, restorative rest.

Because the condition often goes undiagnosed, many people live with symptoms without realizing they have sleep apnea. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health complications, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and chronic fatigue.

What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea affects more than just your sleep quality — it impacts your overall health and well-being. Common symptoms include:

• Loud, chronic snoring
• Waking up gasping or choking
• Morning headaches or dry mouth
• Daytime fatigue or drowsiness
• Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
• Irritability or mood changes
  

If you experience any of these symptoms, schedule an evaluation with the Tiger Family Dental Care team. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve your sleep and overall health.

How is sleep apnea treated?

While traditional treatments like CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines can be effective, many patients find them uncomfortable or difficult to use consistently. At Tiger Family Dental Care, the team offers a simpler, more comfortable alternative: custom oral appliances.

These devices look similar to mouthguards and are designed to reposition your jaw and tongue slightly forward, keeping your airway open while you sleep. Custom-fitted oral appliances are:

• Comfortable and easy to wear
• Quiet and noninvasive
• Portable for travel
• Easier to maintain than CPAP machines
  

Your dentist will take precise impressions of your teeth to ensure the appliance fits perfectly, maximizing both comfort and effectiveness.

Why choose Tiger Family Dental Care for sleep apnea treatment?

The Tiger Family Dental Care team uses a personalized approach to evaluate your symptoms, review sleep study results if available, and recommend the most effective treatment. They work closely with your physician or sleep specialist to ensure your care is comprehensive and tailored to your needs.

Call Tiger Family Dental Care today or book an appointment online to learn more about comfortable, effective sleep apnea treatment options and start enjoying restful, healthy sleep again.