About Sleep Apnea
If you’re looking for a sleep apnea doctor in San Jose, Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, or San Ramon, you’ve come to the right place! Spark Sleep Solutions is proud to offer a number of effective treatments and oral devices that are designed to help you get a better night’s sleep. As specialists in dental sleep medicine and TMJ pain, this exclusive and dedicated focus allows us to most effectively manage a variety of sleep conditions like sleep apnea. While sleep apnea is mainly viewed as a threat to a good night’s sleep, there are many other health risks and medical conditions that sleep apnea can cause as well. As your trusted sleep apnea doctors, we’d like to tell you more about these risks of sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when there’s a blockage of the airway while sleeping. The word ‘apnea’ actually means ‘without breath,’ and considering its name, it’s no surprise that this condition can lead to serious medical conditions that even include death. When we lie down, the tongue can fall back into our throat due to gravity. This along with the relaxation of the soft tissues can block some, and possibly even all, of the oxygen that’s attempting to enter our body. With obstructive sleep apnea, this can occur hundreds of times a night!
Some of the medical conditions that can be caused by obstructive sleep apnea include the following:
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 Diabetes & Obesity
- Asthma
- Acid reflux disease
- Depression
To make things worse, it’s estimated that about 38,000 deaths are caused each year by sleep apnea. As your San Jose sleep apnea specialist, even if you do happen to have sleep apnea, we can provide treatment options to help with this condition.
At Spark Sleep Solutions, our sleep experts can help you test and diagnose your symptoms to determine if obstructive sleep apnea is the cause of your concerns. Some of the signs that you may have obstructive sleep apnea include:
- Snoring loudly
- Daytime sleepiness
- Exhaustion
- Forgetfulness
- Mood changes
- Lack of concentration
- Lack of motivation
- Emotional instability
- Headaches, especially in the morning
- Waking up with a sore or dry throat
- Occasionally waking up with a choking or gasping sensation
Treating obstructive sleep apnea doesn’t necessarily mean sleeping in a large mask every night when you go to bed. At each of our Bay area offices in Los Gatos, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, and San Jose, our sleep specialists can show you a variety of oral sleep appliances that may be a good fit based on your individual needs. In fact, we have more than 100 FDA-approved custom oral sleep devices that can provide you with an effective solution for your sleep-related problems. You can also consider the following home remedies that have been known to reduce the effects of sleep apnea:
- Weight loss
- Yoga
- Changing sleep position
- Using a humidifier
- Avoiding alcohol and smoking
Treating Sleep Apnea Patients In The Bay Area
If you have any questions about sleep apnea, please feel free to contact us. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with us at one of our four convenient locations in San Jose, San Ramon, Santa Cruz, and Los Gatos, we encourage you to fill out the ‘Request an Appointment’ form on the left of the page or give us a call at (408) 490-0182. We hope to hear from you soon and help you get a great night of sleep!