Does the sound of snoring—yours or somebody else’s—frequently wake you up during the night? That sound may be a wakeup call to a more serious condition known as sleep apnea. A person with sleep apnea experiences stoppages in their breathing numerous times. Each time can last anywhere from a few seconds to a full minute. Most often, sleep apnea is caused by your tongue or throat tissue that relax during sleep and collapse around your airway. Hence, that snoring sound as air vibrates through the narrowed opening. Dr. Dennis C. Ayer treats sleep apnea in Leawood, KS, with a customized sleep appliance that fits comfortably in your mouth to maintain an open airway.
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When you think of dental insurance, does fine print and thick packets of text swirl in your brain, stressing you out? When you visit your dentist’s office, they’ll help you through all the nitty-gritty details so you can get the treatment you need without having to battle it out with your provider. If your worry has been keeping you from scheduling your semi-annual appointment, you could be missing out on huge savings. Read on for five ways you can maximize your dental benefits in Leawood by scheduling your checkup and cleaning before the end of the year.