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COVID-19 Update from Aberdeen Smiles

 

To Our Patients,

We understand and deeply respect that you may be concerned about coronavirus in public places, even at our state-of-the-art sterilized office.

Our first priority is always the health and well-being of our patients. And that is a priority we take extremely seriously, even with the current disruptions we’re all experiencing.

It has been a very difficult decision, but we have decided that it is in the best interest of our community, our team, and our patients that we not see patients for the time being.

If you do have a scheduled appointment, we will be reaching out to you directly to get you rescheduled to a future date.

This is just one more way that we can show our high level of care for you … and for everyone in our community. We very much look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends very soon.

As always, if you have any questions, please call our office at 605-277-9049.

Sincerely,

Dr. Valerie Drake
Aberdeen Smiles

Treat Your Sleep Apnea in Aberdeen For Overall Wellness

Aberdeen Smiles cares about every aspect of our patients’ lives, not just their teeth. That’s why you can find relief from your sleep apnea in Aberdeen, SD. With our help, you will:

  • Enjoy a full night’s rest without interruption
  • Wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day
  • Prevent daytime sleepiness
  • Reduce or eliminate snoring

Sleep apnea symptoms make sleeping soundly throughout the night impossible. If you suffer from sleep apnea, call our team today at 605-277-9049 to schedule a consultation.

Talk to Us About Your Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which you can stop breathing hundreds of times throughout the night. These lapses in breathing can leave you feeling exhausted. When your breathing stops, usually from your tongue or tissues blocking your throat, your body responds by waking you up briefly so you can breathe again.

To treat this condition, you need to keep your airways open when you fall asleep. We can help by making an oral appliance that you wear at night. This appliance changes the position of your jaw, which helps you continue breathing. That allows you to get deep, healthy sleep.

You should schedule a consultation with us if you have more than one of these symptoms:

  • Chronic Snoring
  • Tiredness Throughout the Day
  • Irritability
  • Mood Swings
  • Depression
  • Sore Throat Upon Awakening

Breathe Easier to Stay Healthier

People who have sleep apnea have an increased risk of other health problems as well. These include high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes. This condition can increase complications of diabetes, and it may leave you more prone to be involved in car accidents due to lack of healthy sleep. Anyone can develop this sleep disorder, but people who are overweight, have large necks, have a family history of this condition, or are male are more likely to have it.

You can change your life by treating your sleep apnea in Aberdeen, SD. Your first step is to call 605-277-9049 to request a consultation with our doctors at Aberdeen Smiles. You can also .

Common Questions About Sleep Apnea

To diagnose sleep apnea, you need to complete a sleep study and have the results examined by a sleep doctor. You can talk to one of our dentists if you suspect that you may have this sleep disorder. If you are showing common symptoms such as frequent breathing stoppages, constant snoring, and daytime sleepiness, we can refer you somewhere to complete a study.

To treat obstructive sleep apnea, you must find a way to keep your airway open when you’re asleep. For many patients, the first treatment recommendation is a CPAP machine. This involves wearing a mask so air can be pushed into your airway to keep it open. We offer another option, which is an oral appliance that adjusts the position of your jaw to keep your airway clear.

Sleep apnea is a chronic condition. You can take steps to alleviate the symptoms, but you are unlikely to “cure” this condition. You may be able to reduce the severity of your condition by losing weight and improving your overall health. For most people, managing the effects of sleep apnea with a CPAP or oral appliance is the best option. Major surgery to reposition the jaw can help some people.

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