Does your partner complain that you snore loudly and wake them up constantly through the night?
It may be more than just a bad habit—sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
There are several types of sleep apnea, and it can be caused by a few different symptoms, but it’s crucial that you see your healthcare provider if you believe that you’re dealing with sleep apnea. Our team can help you find relief and a good night’s sleep with personalized treatment for your specific needs.
Types of Sleep Apnea
There are three main types of sleep apnea.
- Central sleep apnea (CSA) happens when your brain doesn’t send the right signals to the muscles in your body that control breathing.
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form and occurs when your throat muscles relax and block the flow of air into your lungs.
- Treatment-emergent central sleep apnea, or complex sleep apnea, is when someone is diagnosed with OSA that converts to CSA upon receiving treatment.
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Symptoms of sleep apnea often depend on which type you have; symptoms for OSA and CSA often overlap. The most common symptoms of sleep apnea include:
- Waking up with a dry mouth
- Loud snoring
- A headache in the morning
- Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia)
- Difficulty staying awake during the day (hypersomnia)
- Episodes where you stop breathing during your sleep, often reported by another person
- Gasping for breath during sleep
- Irritability
- Distractedness and difficulty paying attention when awake
If you or a loved one exhibits one or more of these symptoms, please contact your doctor.
How Smiles From Ear to Hear Can Help
Our sleep apnea treatment focuses on your comfort and lifestyle choices, ensuring that you get the best treatment for your unique needs.
If you suspect that you’re dealing with sleep apnea, you can come to us for a comprehensive sleep study to confirm your suspicions and see how severe your symptoms are. Our sleep specialists are ready to work with you to understand your sleep concerns, diagnose your condition, and craft your personalized treatment plan with you at front of mind.
Our custom-made oral appliances are designed to keep your airway open and unobstructed while you sleep so that you can rest easy with comfortable and effective treatment. If the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is unsuitable for your needs, we have alternative options like lifestyle changes and positional therapy that can also help treat your sleep apnea.
Imagine getting a good night’s rest at last without waking your partner up with your snoring!
Simply request a callback to get in touch with our team and find out more about sleep apnea treatment. There’s no such thing as a silly question!
Alternatively, you can call our Toronto office to speak to our sleep specialists in-office at (416) 590-9100, or call our Mississauga office for any other enquiries at (905) 817-1010.
