How can we help you?
Patient education plays a crucial role at Whitehouse Family Dental. Understanding the “hows” and “whys” helps you feel more informed and better able to make confident decisions about your family’s oral healthcare. Our knowledgeable dental professionals are always happy to answer your most pressing questions.
You’ll find a selection of questions we hear most often on this page. If you don’t see what you need here, don’t hesitate to call us so we can help you.
Sleep Apnea and Airway Dentistry
Sleep apnea is a serious but treatable sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans, often without their knowledge. At Whitehouse Family Dental, we know how this condition can impact quality of life and overall health. Recognizing the warning signs can alert you to the need to contact us for treatment.
Key Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea often goes unrecognized because many symptoms occur during sleep. Watch for these warning signs:
- Loud, persistent snoring (though not all snorers have sleep apnea)
- Witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep
- Waking up gasping or choking
- Morning headaches
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability or mood changes
- Waking with a dry mouth or sore throat
- Hypertension that's difficult to control
Untreated sleep apnea can also contribute to serious health problems. Repeated drops in blood oxygen levels and sleep disruption can strain your cardiovascular system, increasing your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and irregular heartbeats.
Do You Have Sleep Apnea Symptoms?
If you or a loved one has any warning signs of sleep apnea, our doctors at Whitehouse Family Dental offer airway dentistry solutions that may help. Call us at (419) 877-5404 to schedule a sleep apnea evaluation.
We proudly serve patients from Whitehouse, Waterville, Monclova, Swanton, Perrysburg, and Maumee, providing solutions for healthier sleep and a better quality of life.