Suppose you’re looking for sleep apnea treatment. In that case, you’ve come to the right place because the sleep dentists at Miyasaki Dental have devoted a significant portion of their careers to helping people who suffer from sleep apnea.
Sleep-related breathing disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be severe, especially when left untreated. Dr. Michael Miyasaki has many years of experience treating this complex sleep disorder that can wreak havoc on your physical and emotional well-being.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment
Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT), a key aspect of dental sleep medicine, has proven highly effective in combating sleep apnea. In the past, CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) was the gold standard of sleep apnea treatment, but now, many people are experiencing the life-changing effects of OAT. At Miyasaki Dental, we offer Silent Nite® and VIVOS oral appliances to treat sleep apnea.
Sleep-disordered breathing (i.e., snoring and sleep apnea) affects about one in four patients dentists see daily. In dental terms, the best treatment for sleep-disordered breathing is “mandibular advancement with an oral appliance.”
Silent Nite® Oral Appliance Therapy
Over 400,000 people in the United States alone have benefitted from the Silent Nite® Sleep Appliance thus far, and we hope you’ll find dramatic changes in your sleep once you begin sleep apnea treatment.
The Silent Nite® appliance is flexible, thin, and comfortable, preventing snoring and sleep apnea’s disruptive, unhealthy effects. This fantastic oral appliance positions the lower jaw forward using Slide-Link connectors attached to the upper and lower appliances. These appliances are composed of a soft inner layer with a hard, durable outer layer, free of toxins.
The connectors hold the jaw in its most comfortable position, as determined by our sleep dentists at Miyasaki Dental. Providing adjustability, the connectors are easily interchangeable if the lower jaw needs to be repositioned later.
The VIVOS® oral appliance is designed to expand the jawbones outward to optimize spaces in the nasal and mouth passageways. It also affects tongue placement, ensuring your breathing is not blocked while you sleep.
The VIVOS® oral appliance is perfect for people who:
- Have crooked teeth
- Are mouth breathers during sleep
- Suffer from nasal obstruction
- Have improper tongue placement
- Have narrow dental arches
- Have crooked teeth
- Are mouth breathers during sleep
- Suffer from nasal obstruction
- Have improper tongue placement
- Have narrow dental arches
There are many advantages of the VIVOS® oral appliance, making it one of the most popular, effective treatments for sleep apnea in recent years:
- The appliances are comfortable
- The appliances are nearly invisible
- The VIVOS® system is non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical, making it a very low-risk sleep apnea treatment
- You may begin to notice results within the first few days or weeks of treatment
- After completing the VIVOS® treatment plan, many patients no longer require any type of OSA treatment
- The appliances are nearly invisible
- You may begin to notice results within the first few days or weeks of treatment
- The VIVOS® system is non-surgical and non-pharmaceutical, making it a very low-risk sleep apnea treatment
- After completing the VIVOS® treatment plan, many patients no longer require any type of OSA treatment
- The appliances are comfortable
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
Thorough Care & Education: A Dental Experience Like No Other
I’ve never had such thorough care as a new patient! They took such great interest in my history and gave me a comprehensive exam. The whole time they were educating me on what they were looking for and what they found. I even learned something new about the way my jaw works, which no dentist has ever shared with me before. They were warm, caring and very thorough. I have a history of dental issues and I feel confident that they can work with my existing treatments and keep me in tip top shape. Thank you!
For those of you who do not like going to the dentist for any reason, may I suggest going to the office of Dr.miyasaki DDS. They are the kindest most gentle and professional dentistry available! Hands-down!! Big smiles!
The office is beautiful and comforting. Easy locatin and lots of free and metered parking. The staff is very welcoming and offered refreshments while I waited. Dr. Miyasaki is professional, knowledgeable, kind and personable. I felt comfortable with him immediately.
For your cleaning and special care, Miyasaki is the best. Dr. Mike and his associates are gentle and take the time to explain the process. Good care and excellent veneers, implants, fillings. I bought whitening strips that are professional grade. Really nice and thorough staff.
Sleep Apnea Symptoms
The short-term signs and symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea are numerous:
- Daytime fatigue/drowsiness
- Feeling exhausted upon waking
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Dry mouth in the morning
- Sore throat in the morning
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
- Brain fog
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Daytime fatigue/drowsiness
- Feeling exhausted upon waking
- Irritability
- Mood swings
- GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
- Dry mouth in the morning
- Sore throat in the morning
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
- Brain fog
- Anxiety
- Depression
When left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious medical problems and take a toll on your emotional health.
Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Millions of people go undiagnosed with sleep apnea their entire lives. Still, with a skilled sleep apnea dentist like the ones at Miyasaki Dental guiding your treatment, you need not suffer any of these dangerous conditions that are associated with untreated sleep apnea:
- Anxiety or depression: OSA sufferers often experience anxiety and depression, and after years of inadequate sleep, the anxiety and depression get much worse.
- Mental confusion: Many people with OSA experience brain fog throughout the day and find it very difficult to focus on simple tasks they perform daily.
- Memory loss: Poor quality sleep harms both short-term and long-term memory.
- Compromised immune system: People with OSA may have a weakened immune system.
- Cardiovascular problems: Obstructive sleep apnea increases the chance of irregular heart rhythms and heart failure.
- Hypertension: High blood pressure is standard in people suffering from OSA.
- Diabetes: People with sleep apnea often have Type II Diabetes.
- Respiratory issues: When left untreated, OSA will likely affect your lungs, which could lead to breathing problems.
Learn More About Sleep Apnea Treatment in Sacramento, CA
Please contact Miyasaki Dental at (916) 442-8911 if you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are ready to begin treatment. You can enjoy uninterrupted sleep that has eluded you for years or even decades.
Our Sacramento sleep apnea dentists stand ready to help you get the sleep you need and deserve. You may also fill out our online contact form, and one of our sleep apnea team members will reach out soon to answer questions or help with scheduling.
