Sleep Apnea Therapy

Studies indicate that 90 percent of sleep apnea sufferers aren’t aware of their condition! Symptoms include snoring, grogginess upon waking, and daytime stress and irritability. If you or a member of your household suspect that you have sleep apnea, come in for an assessment. Dr. Hagerty offers custom solutions to treat this potentially damaging condition and restore peaceful slumber and whole-body health.

Why is sleep apnea dangerous?
In sleep apnea sufferers, the throat muscles and tongue often relax and block air passageways. Breathing repeatedly stops for periods of ten seconds or longer, often hundreds of times each night. This cessation of proper airflow causes some patients to awaken completely or enter a lighter sleep stage. The result is impaired function that may interfere with daily activities and increase the risk of work-related and driving accidents. Sleep apnea has also been linked to heart attack, stroke, and other conditions, so it’s also a serious health concern.

How does Dr. Hagerty treat sleep apnea?
At your sleep apnea consultation, Dr. Hagerty will evaluate your symptoms and may refer you to a trusted medical doctor for a sleep study. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, we can help you regain peaceful slumber with non-surgical treatment, including oral appliance therapy. You’ll simply wear a custom-fitted orthotic that brings your chin slightly forward to improve airflow and eliminate apnea episodes and snoring.

Sleep apnea won’t go away on its own, so we encourage you to schedule an assessment right away. You deserve a good night’s rest!

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