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Over 22 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders which cause snoring, restlessness, fatigue, and an increased risk of health issues. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that can impact all areas of your life. It has been linked to heart attack, stroke, and premature death.  Our sleep apnea treatment in Charleston, SC, can help address this.

Worried that your Sleep Apnea has Disrupted your Whole Life? 

Treating sleep apnea can help to improve yoour mental well-being. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, new studies have shown that depression decreased from 73 percent to four percent in sleep apnea patients after therapy. 

John F. Rink DDS, AAACD

Effective treatment of obstructive sleep apnea resulted in substantial improvement in depressive symptoms, including suicidal ideation...

David R. Hillman, MD

Sleep Apnea Treatments in Charleston, SC

Oral Appliance Therapy

If you have mild to moderate sleep apnea, you may be a good candidate for oral appliance therapy. Your dentist can design a custom mouthpiece that fits snugly over your teeth and repositions your lower mandible to a forward position during the night, opening your airways and reducing snoring. The treatment can be very effective, even for patients with more severe sleep apnea. 

CPAP Therapy

Continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP, is the most effective way to reduce moderate to severe sleep apnea. CPAP patients will wear a mask during sleep which delivers positive airway pressure to open their airways. However, the device takes some getting used to, which can affect the patient compliance. 

Combination of Both

Combining oral appliances and CPAP machines is well-tolerated by most patients. A study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information found that combination therapy reduced daytime sleepiness and normalized breathing disturbances.  

Surgery

If excess tissue, large tonsils, or enlarged adenoids are blocking your airway, surgery may help. During the procedure, a surgeon can remove the excess tissue and increase your chances of a healthy airflow.

Why Choose Dr. Rink in Charleston?

The sooner you seek out treatment, the sooner you can sleep better, improve your overall health, and enhance your quality of life. To find out if you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from sleep apnea, schedule a consultation with your doctor today.

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