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Sleep apnea doesn’t only affect adults. Many children and teens suffer from this sleep disorder as well. People with obstructive sleep apnea have trouble breathing at night due to the closing of their airway passages as they sleep. Breathing may stop for seconds, causing you to wake up gasping for air. Through airway-focused dentistry, Dr. Chase Larsen can help manage sleep apnea symptoms so you can get quality sleep. You can learn more about our sleep apnea treatments at Chase Inspired Dentistry in Draper, Utah.
Airway dentistry, aka sleep dentistry, offers a means of treating sleep apnea disorders. By pinpointing the cause of your symptoms, Dr. Larsen can recommend treatments to improve nighttime breathing so you can get a good night’s sleep.
Quality sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being. Lack of sleep can weaken you physically and mentally, making you more prone to other sicknesses and diseases. Sleep apnea can affect your focus and concentration during the day, causing you to make poor decisions. Poor sleep will impact your work, relationships, social life, and daily living. Airway dentistry offers practical solutions to this condition.
Airway-focused dentistry addresses sleep apnea symptoms to promote better sleep. Airway dentists are trained to identify and treat sleep apnea disorder symptoms.
Your airway dentist in Draper, Utah, may use various methods and techniques to address sleep apnea symptoms of snoring and disrupted breathing.
Oral appliances and CPAP machines are some of the devices used to help you breathe at night and improve the quality of your sleep.
Changing lifestyle habits can also help improve your breathing. If you suffer from this condition, we recommend the following to help manage sleep apnea symptoms:
To schedule a consultation to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea, contact Chase Inspired Dentistry in Draper, Utah, at (801) 683-5239.
Dr. Chase Larsen earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University before attending the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He completed advanced education in general dentistry at Idaho State University, and he has extensive training and experience in complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Recognized as one of Utah's premier cosmetic dentists, Dr. Larsen expertly blends cosmetic and health-focused approaches. His professional accolades include being named Young Dentist of the Year and serving as adjunct faculty with prestigious postgraduate educational programs.