In the United States alone, 22 million people suffer from sleep apnea. This potentially serious condition causes one's breathing to start and stop while they’re asleep and can produce heavy snoring and even choking in one's sleep. J. Bryson McBratney, D.D.S., offers comprehensive dental care services to the Anchorage, AK, area, and he understands how sleep apnea can have a devastating impact on one's life and health.

Here, he shares three important things to know about this condition and how a dental care visit may be able to help:

• Sleep Apnea Is Treatable: Moderate and severe sleep apnea cases might benefit from the use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP, machine, which encourages better air flow by keeping the airway open. Mild cases are often treated with a mouthpiece. Your dentist will custom-design a mouthpiece that gently repositions your lower jaw and tongue, offering healthier, fuller air flow.
• Benefits Of Treatment: First and foremost, you will get a better night's sleep and wake up more refreshed and rested. You will also likely snore less and be more comfortable throughout the night. Many who regularly use a mouthpiece also stop grinding their teeth in their sleep, which can have a positive effect on dental care.
• Visit Dr. McBratney For Sleep Apnea Treatment: J. Bryson McBratney, D.D.S., has seen countless satisfied clients reap the benefits of sleep apnea treatment, and he will custom-fit a mouthpiece to fit the unique needs of your mouth. And remember, a mouthpiece can be altered at any time to better fit your mouth and make you feel more relaxed and secure.

Call J. Bryson McBratney, D.D.S. at (907) 562-3323 to schedule an appointment with a dentist. You can also visit them online for more information about their services. Don't let sleep apnea prevent you from living life to the fullest. Take the first step, and get fitted for a mouthpiece today.