Sleep Apnea, Searcy AR

Obstructive sleep apnea (snoring) is a serious disorder and should not be ignored. Here at Dr. Eichhorn’s office, we have helped countless patients achieve a better night’s rest through the use of dental mouth appliances (night guards). We believe there is a better way than using CPAP machines and we would love to discuss your options with you. If you live in the Searcy, AR area and are interested in how to get a better night sleep; please give us a call at (501)-268-5115.

WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?

Obstructive sleep apnea (otherwise known as snoring) is a disorder that occurs when breathing has been interrupted while sleeping. Through medical studies, we understand that sleep interruption can happen hundreds of times in a single night. As you can imagine, this can cause someone to feel very unrested even when they are getting a full night’s sleep. Not to mention, all the health risks involved if sleep apnea is left untreated.

DO I HAVE SLEEP APNEA?

Below we have comprised a list of common symptoms. Have you said any of these things? If you have any of these symptoms, please call us right away to make an appointment.

Disclaimer- It is impossible for us to properly diagnose you based on your symptoms without a proper evaluation. Please contact us if you are experiencing any of these symptoms and we would be happy to schedule an appointment for you.

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• I wake up with a sore/dry throat
• I snore very loudly
• I wake up choking or gasping for air
• I feel tired and lack energy during the day
• I wake up with headaches often
• I am restless while sleeping
• I am forgetful and experience mood changes
• I wake up often and find it hard to fall asleep

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SLEEP APNEA DISORDER:

 

Sleep apnea can cause many health risks. Below you will find a list of common health risks caused by sleep apnea:

  • High blood pressure
  • Stroke
  • Heart failure, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks
  • Diabetes
  • Depression
  • Worsening of ADHD
  • Headaches

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

We offer a variety of appliances and snore guards to help with sleep interruption and loud snoring. All of these appliances support the jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open upper airway. Research shows that oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment option for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Please set up a consultation with Dr. Eichhorn to discuss which appliance woul be best for you. Our office phone number in Searcy, AR is (501)-268-5115.