Wake up to options for snoring and sleep apnea treatment at the dentist’s office
At Advanced Dental, we support a “pretty smile” and much, much more! Led by Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula, our office in Aliso Viejo, California, also stops distressing snoring and a potentially serious, often associated condition: obstructive sleep apnea.
Snoring and sleep apnea treatment at the dentist’s office
The noises that we know as “snoring” are actually vibrations, which are produced by the air rushing past tissues in the throat during sleep. While “primary” snoring is often harmless (albeit a source of distress for many members of the household if the noise is overly loud and persistent), snoring that is “secondary” to sleep apnea can be downright dangerous. That’s because this condition is characterized by a patient’s airway narrowing so much that they are unable to breathe. These blockages and interruptions in breathing can occur dozens of times each hour throughout the night or when the patient is sleeping.
Due to the obvious health threats presented by breathing impairment, sleep disturbances, and a lack of oxygen to the rest of the body, obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a range of scary conditions – from diabetes to heart disease and stroke.
Fortunately, Dr. Tiruveedula has a solution that works and is not a source of additional hassle or stress: oral appliance therapy.
Oral appliances for sleep-disordered breathing
These lightweight, discreet, and custom-made devices are most appropriate for mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea. While numerous designs exist, these appliances are generally worn to reposition the jaw and tissues that block the airway when patients are relaxed and sleeping. In turn, the airway remains open, and our patients can breathe and sleep soundly and uninterrupted throughout the night. “Snoreguards” may also be on the horizon for individuals who are primary, habitual snorers – so everyone in the household can finally get a good night’s rest!
These are just a few oral appliances available at our Aliso Viejo, California office. We also offer custom-fit and highly durable “nightguards” or oral splints to resolve an associated condition: nocturnal bruxism (chronic teeth grinding).
You (and your family) deserve a good night’s rest and the ability to lead your fullest, healthiest life. Call Advanced Dental at (949) 289-9993 to start the conversation today and get one big step closer to quality rest and better health.
Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula
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Dr. Chitra Tiruveedula has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. After advanced training at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, she relocated to Orange County, CA in 2015. Dr. Chitra is a member of the American Dental Association and California Dental Association. Committed to continuous education, she provides top-quality dental services using the latest advancements.
Dr. Joseph C. Yang
Dr. Joseph C. Yang has over 30 years of dental practice experience. He earned his B.S. from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and his D.D.S. from the University of Illinois, Chicago. He then had a distinguished 30-year career as a U.S. Naval Dental Officer, including a residency in Periodontology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Yang is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Periodontology. As a board-certified Periodontist, he has performed thousands of successful periodontal and implant procedures. He is also a renowned lecturer and trainer in the latest implant and periodontal techniques worldwide.