Sleep apnea

At Clínica Dental Matilde Montiel we are specialists in the treatment of sleep apnea.

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by the interruption of breathing while sleeping. The duration of these interruptions can vary from a few seconds to minutes and can occur more than 30 times per hour.

The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when the muscles in the throat relax and the airways narrow or close during sleep.

Generally, people who suffer from apnea are not aware of it, being the people with whom they share a room who perceive it.

One sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring, but not everyone who snores has apnea.

Symptoms of sleep apnea

If not treated, sleep apnea can lead to more serious cardiovascular problems.

Sleep apnea treatment

There are three possible treatments for sleep apnea:

CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

It consists of a device that generates air pressure that is transmitted through a tube to a mask that fits over the nose, or sometimes over the nose and mouth, thus overcoming the closure of the airway and avoiding respiratory pauses.

SURGERY
Surgical treatment of the airway

It consists of a device that generates air pressure that is transmitted through a tube to a mask that fits over the nose, or sometimes over the nose and mouth, thus overcoming the closure of the airway and avoiding respiratory pauses.

ORTHOAPNEA
Treatment with mandibular advancement devices (MAD)

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