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Crystal Lake Dental Sleep Medicine Associates
"Dedicated To Better Health Through Better Sleep"
Oral appliances may be the answer If you suffer from:
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Sleep Apnea
- Snoring
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Wake up with Migraine or Nighttime Headaches
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Have jaw pain from clenching/ grinding (bruxism)
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or even night time heartburn acid reflux or GERD
Sleep Apnea:
Sleep Apnea is a serious condition that can be easily detected and treated. detected easily and treated. It affects millions of adults in the United States. Treatments range from weight loss and changing sleeping position to CPAP, surgery and Oral Appliances. We screen for Sleep Apnea and use the latest testing equipment to treat and follow up Oral Appliance therapy.
Snoring:
Snoring affects up to half of the adult population. In itself, snoring is not dangerous, but it can be a sign of Sleep Apnea. Snoring can also be harmful to other family members ability to get a good night's sleep. Some people can snore near 90 decibels. People who snore should be screened for Sleep Apnea. If the problem is simple snoring, surgery or Oral Appliances can eliminate the problem.
Migraine headaches:
Migraine headaches brought on overnight can be a sign of muscle tension leading to spasm of certain muscle and headaches. Often a person with bite imbalances, and/or sleep disorders like Sleep Apnea, Develop clenching/grinding (BRUXISM) habits in sleep. Whey your oxygen level drops and your carbon dioxide levels begin to rise due to airway blockage in Sleep Apnea, your brain can suffer leading to headaches. Oral appliances like a Sleep Apnea appliance, a biteplane, or an NTI device can often correct the problem and eliminate the headaches.
Jaw Pain, TMJ pain:
Jaw pain, TMJ pain can be brought on by clenching and grinding at night. This pattern can be associated with poor bite, or Sleep Apnea. If one is suffering from Sleep Apnea, the airway is closing off and the body subconsciously will often direct jaw muscles to grind and clench in order to stiffen the airway and open it. This leads to excess tooth wear and jaw muscle fatigue and pain. these can be treated with Oral Appliances like Sleep Apnea appliances, biteplanes and NTI devices.
Nighttime heartburn, Acid Reflux, GERD:
Nighttime heartburn, Acid reflux and GERD can often be associated with Sleep Apnea. During Sleep Apnea the body effort to breath while the airway is closing causes siphoning of stomach contents into the esophagus, throat and even the mouth. This can lead to burning sensations as well as eroding (dissolving) your teeth away. Oral appliances as well as other treatment methods can often eliminate or reduce the problem if Sleep Apnea is involved.
Learn more about Sleep Apnea treatments
Learn more about Snoring treatments
Learn more about Migraine and Headache treatments
Learn more about Jaw Pain and TMJ treatments
Learn more about Nighttime heartburn, Acid reflux, GERD treatments with Oral Appliances
How do I get started
You can call us for an appointment to discuss your situation at 815 459 2202, or send an e-mail.
Remember, You can always call for a free consultation.
Dr. Neal, a skilled general dentist. We welcome patients from Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Huntley, Cary, Woodstock, McHenry, Algonquin, and McHenry County and surrounding areas.
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