Sleep Apnea Treatment – McKinney

Achieve Quality, Restful Sleep!

Are you constantly fatigued throughout the day and find it difficult to focus? Does your sleeping partner complain of loud snoring? You might have sleep apnea. Many people are unaware that they have the condition because it can manifest itself in a variety of ways. The good news is that we’re here to help! At Lake Forest Dental of McKinney, we offer myTAP and flexTAP to help patients will sleep apnea achieve quality, restful sleep. To learn more about sleep apnea treatment or to schedule an appointment, give us a call!

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes breathing to become repetitively restricted throughout the night. Snoring is the most common symptom because sufferers struggle to breathe. This disorder is often caused by problems with your airway becoming obstructed, causing you to be unable to pull air into your lungs. If you experience any of the following issues, sleep apnea may be responsible.

  • High blood pressure
  • Irritability/moodiness
  • Constantly feeling tired
  • Morning headaches
  • Sore throat/dry mouth in the morning
  • Difficulty focusing
  • Impaired memory

The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

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Snoring may seem like a harmless annoyance, but it can signal serious issues. When left untreated, sleep apnea can result in serious medical problems, like high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, and diabetes. If you think that you might have sleep apnea, it is crucial that you seek a diagnosis so you can get the treatment you need to prevent life-threatening health conditions from developing or worsening.

Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

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At Lake Forest Dental of McKinney, we offer TAP as a durable sleep care solution. This form of oral appliance therapy has a 90% success rate. Not only are they easy to use and comfortable to wear. They are also an ideal alternative treatment to CPAP. We offer two different TAP solutions:

  • myTAP: This option is a predictor adaptor. This is a non-custom, precision fit appliance intended to alleviate and reduce nighttime snoring and instances of apnea throughout the night.
  • flexTAP: This is a premium lab-made custom oral appliance to address snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.