Sleep Apnea & Snoring

It is estimated that over 30 million Americans snore.

If you suffer from snoring and sleep disorders then the friendly and professional team at the Anacapa Dental Art Institute in Ventura, Los Angles County can provide you with effective treatment.  With the SomnoMed dental device, a intra-oral device that resembles a custom fitted mouth guard, your airway can remain open and protected, eliminating snoring and sleep apnea incidents. It is worn only during sleep and is comfortable and unobtrusive to wear.

Persistent loud snoring could be a sign of Sleep Apnea

Persistent loud snoring often disturbs the sleep of the snorer and anyone within hearing range. This disruption to sleep can contribute to fatigue and leave the sufferer feeling tired, drowsy, and inappropriately sleepy.

The prolonged effects of lack of sleep can lead to slowed responses, memory problems, difficulty in paying attention and concentrating, and may also cause performance problems at work. More importantly, lack of sleep can increase the risk of automobile accidents and can adversely affect relationships.

When snoring is so loud that it disturbs the sleep of snorers and their family, it may be a sign of a related condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Although OSA sufferers may experience hundreds of episodes of apnea per night, they are unlikely to remember any of them. If, as is often the case due to loud snoring and gasping, the sufferer sleeps separately or lives alone they may not be aware of their condition, even after many years

People with untreated OSA are far more likely to suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease or stroke.

Dr. Jivraj has a simple solution for mild Sleep Apnea

Snoring and mild OSA can now be simply and effectively treated. Dr. Jivraj uses the SomnoMed MAS treatment. MAS is an abbreviation for a Mandibular Advancement Splint. This is a dental device resembling a custom fitted mouth guard. It is worn only during sleep and is comfortable and unobtrusive to wear. It also does not limit the patient’s ability to open or close their mouth, yawn or speak.

The SomnoMed MAS has proven highly successful in extensive research and clinical studies.

Come in for a Personal Consultation

Dr. Jivraj will give you an expert consultation to discuss the different options available to you for your sleeping difficulties. Consultation includes:

• Oral examination
• Discuss your options
• All your questions answered
• Personalized treatment plan

Call us at 805-351-4933 or click here to request an appointment online.