SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING
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Relief From Apnea And Snoring

Improve Your Rest With The Right Diagnosis

If you find yourself gasping for air during sleep or if your spouse suddenly wakes you to ensure that you're still breathing, you may suffer from sleep apnea.

Harvey H Breckner DMD MS can help you determine if an oral appliance will help or whether you should look into getting a C-PAP machine.
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Don't Let Sleep Apnea Harm Your Health

Obstructive apnea happens when your airway is blocked either by a large tongue and/or from your tonsils. The soft tissue in the back of your throat also may collapse during sleep and may block your breathing.

You may stop breathing several times per night and, in really extreme cases, even hundreds of times per night. Unfortunately, sleep apnea can harm your health and well-being, and more serious problems may ensue.
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
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Get Good Results With An Oral Appliance

Dr. Breckner may recommend an oral appliance, which is a molded device you wear while sleeping. It's specifically designed to fit your mouth and hold the lower jaw and tongue forward to keep your air passages clear.

Oral appliances are often an effective first-line therapy for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea who don't need a C-PAP or for when you do not want to use a C-PAP.
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Snoring Is Not the Same As Sleep Apnea

About 30% to 50% of Americans snore at some point in their lives. It often has nothing to do with sleep apnea and does not present any life-threatening issues. However, snoring is still a nuisance and can cause sleep disturbances, waking episodes, and difficulties for your spouse.

An oral appliance can be an effective response for snoring, mild to moderate sleep apnea, and for those who are unable or unwilling to use a C-PAP machine.

Call our office at 618-307-3267 or contact us for an appointment and we'll help you decide if an oral device is the right choice for you.
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Dr. Harvey H Breckner offers over 25 years of experience in both general and advanced dentistry.
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