If your partner’s threatening to move to the couch, or you've been hitting snooze like it's a full-time job, it might be more than just a rough night. You could be dealing with sleep apnea, a sneaky condition that messes with your breathing while you sleep. It’s more common than you think, and many people don’t even realize they have it.
At Raleigh Dental Arts, we focus on helping you feel like your best self, and that includes getting some seriously good sleep.
So, What Exactly Is Sleep Apnea?
Picture this: you’re cruising down the highway of deep sleep, and suddenly there’s a roadblock: your airway. With sleep apnea, your breathing gets blocked off during the night, sometimes hundreds of times, and your body has to keep hitting the brakes to wake you up just enough to breathe again. You usually don’t remember it, but your body sure does, and it’s exhausting.
Common signs include:
- Snoring loud enough to rattle the windows
- Feeling wiped out, even after a full night in bed
- Waking up with a headache or sore throat
- Dry mouth (like you’ve been sleeping with your mouth open in the desert)
- Brain fog, mood swings, or snapping at people over spilled coffee
Wait, My Dentist Can Help With That?
Absolutely. Dentists are trained to spot signs of obstructive sleep apnea and offer smart solutions. There are no overnight sleep labs required!
At Raleigh Dental Arts, we offer custom oral appliance therapy. It’s like a custom-fit sleep sidekick. You wear it while you sleep, and it gently shifts your jaw and tongue into the right position to keep your airway clear all night.
With oral appliance therapy, you can breathe easier, sleep more deeply, and stop waking up like you ran a marathon in your dreams. It’s a quiet, comfy alternative to the bulky CPAP machine and perfect for people with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Why It’s a Big Deal
Untreated sleep apnea doesn’t just mess with your mood. It can also raise your risk for serious health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Fixing your sleep can mean brighter mornings, sharper thinking, and way less yawning in 3 PM meetings.
Let’s Get You Sleeping Like a Champ
If you’re snoring like a freight train or waking up more tired than when you went to bed, let’s chat. At Raleigh Dental Arts, we’ll help you get the sleep you deserve.
Book your consultation today and start breathing easy!
