Stop Snoring & Get Airway Treatment
Did you know that Dr. Krieger and Dr. Choy can not only transform your smile, but they can also transform the way you and your child sleep? They have helped hundreds of people in North Texas by treating their sleep disorders and snoring problems. Their advanced 3-D technology allows them to view all of the structures of the airway in a way that physicians simply can’t. You deserve to breathe, sleep, and live better.
Sleep Apnea Is Common
Are you drowsy during the day with no explanation? Do you snore loudly or wake up breathless in the middle of the night?
A child should rarely snore unless they have a cold. Snoring in children could be a sign of sleep apnea. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be one of more than 12 million Americans who are affected by sleep apnea.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a condition in which your breathing stops periodically during sleep, as many as 20-30 times per hour.
Each time you stop breathing in your sleep, the resulting lack of oxygen alerts your brain, which temporarily wakes you up to restart proper breathing.
Since the time spent awake is so brief, most people with sleep apnea don't remember it, and many feel like they are getting a good night's sleep when, in fact, they aren't.
The constant wake-sleep, wake-sleep cycle prevents those with sleep apnea from achieving deep sleep, resulting in a constant drowsy feeling during the day.
What Are the Signs of Sleep Apnea?
Children, teens and adults should sleep quietly and breathe through the nose, without tilting the head back to open the airway.
If you notice one or more of sleep apnea symptoms, talk to us at a free consultation:
- Bed wetting
- Sleepwalking
- Night terrors
- Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
- Loud snoring at night
- Waking up at night short of breath
- Snorting or choking sounds during the night (indicating a restart of breathing)
- Headaches upon waking in the morning
- Falling asleep unintentionally during the day
- Extreme drowsiness throughout the day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there different types of sleep apnea?
There are three categories of sleep apnea.
The most common is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and occurs due to a physical blockage, usually the collapsing of the soft tissue in the back of the throat.
Less common is central sleep apnea (CSA), in which breathing stops because the muscles involved don't receive the proper signal from the brain. Some people suffer from mixed or"complex sleep apnea, which is a combination of obstructive and central.
Is sleep apnea dangerous?
Sleep apnea is considered a serious medical problem, and if left untreated, it can lead to high blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart failure and stroke.
The ongoing state of fatigue caused by sleep apnea can lead to problems at work or school, as well as danger when driving or operating heavy machinery.
Sleep apnea can also cause complications with medication or surgery; sedation by anesthesia can be risky, as can lying flat in bed after an operation.
If you know or suspect you suffer from sleep apnea, let your family doctor know before taking prescribed medication or having surgery.
How is sleep apnea treated?
Treatments for sleep apnea depend on the severity of each individual case, and the type of apnea.
Basic treatment can be behavioral-for instance, patients are instructed to lose weight, stop smoking, or sleep on their sides instead of on their backs.
Beyond that, Dr. Krieger may use an oral device to position the mouth in such a way that prevents throat blockage.
In more severe cases, surgery may be the best option. Dr. Krieger will help you and your child every step of the way.
What should I do if I think my child or someone in my family suffers from sleep apnea?
Contact our practice, and we can refer you to a sleep apnea specialist.
The specialist may recommend a sleep study to diagnose the precise extent of the problem and can prescribe appropriate treatment.
Depending on your situation, treatment may involve an oral device that we can custom-create for you.
Are there different types of sleep apnea?
There are three categories of sleep apnea.
The most common is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and occurs due to a physical blockage, usually the collapsing of the soft tissue in the back of the throat.
Less common is central sleep apnea (CSA), in which breathing stops because the muscles involved don't receive the proper signal from the brain. Some people suffer from mixed or"complex sleep apnea, which is a combination of obstructive and central.
