WELCOME BACK TO EAST MALL FAMILY DENTAL
Dear Valued Patients,
Please take a look at our guidelines for the reopening:
Rest assured, all these procedures are designed to create the safest environment for you, other patients and our team.
As well, with all the changes and guidelines that have been given to us through our governing bodies, it is required that you contact us by phone or email to schedule your appointments and to answer any questions you may have.
Please contact us at Phone: 416-621-2550 or Email: eastmalldental@gmail.com.
Thank you for your patience and loyalty throughout this ordeal. We value your trust and look forward to welcoming you back!
Sincerely,
EAST MALL FAMILY DENTAL
Disturbed Sleep
Sleep Apnea is a breathing disorder in which a person experiences shallow breathing during sleep. This can interrupt your sleep and your partner’s due to snorting sounds.
Sleep Apnea Equipment
A breathing device to treat sleep apnea will gently blow air into your throat to help you breathe with ease.
Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder in which you experience shallow breathing or pauses in your breathing while you sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to minutes and can occur up to 30 times an hour. Normal breathing typically resumes with a choking or snorting sound after these pauses. Sleep apnea is an ongoing condition that can interrupt your sleep three or more nights a week. When your breathing pauses or becomes shallow, you will often move in and out of deep sleep. This interruption can cause excessive sleepiness during the day.
The goal of treating sleep apnea is to restore regular breathing during sleep. At East Mall Family Dental, we can take a number of approaches, depending on the severity of your case. In some cases of mild sleep apnea, changing daily activities or habits may be the solution:
Sometimes we will prescribe a special mouthpiece that is worn while you sleep to aid to flow of air. This appliance will adjust your jaw and tongue to help keep your airways open.
In moderate to severe cases of sleep apnea, we will recommend a breathing device called a continuous positive airway pressure machine. This machine gently blows air into your throat. The air presses the wall of your airway, preventing it from becoming narrow or blocked while you sleep.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms described above, be sure to talk to us at East Mall Family Dental about sleep apnea. We may be able to help you get a better night’s sleep.