Dentistry in Los Alamitos, CA

General & Preventive Dentistry

• Athletic Mouthguard
• Checkups
• Children's Dentistry
• Dental Sealants
• Fluoride Supplements
• Laser Periodontal Therapy™ (LANAP)
• Nightguards for Bruxism
• Professional Hygiene
• Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment
• TMJ Therapy

Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment

Aside from being a nuisance to your friends and family, snoring may indicate a more serious health condition. One out of eight people who snore have sleep apnea, a medical condition that obstructs oxygen flow to the brain. Our dentists treat snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea with custom-made snoreguards.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea, affecting millions of Americans. OSA results when an airway is blocked, restricting oxygen flow to the brain. An apnea occurs when a person stops breathing for ten seconds or longer during sleep. Typically, the person will wake up and gasp for breath. Some people wake fully, while others enter a lighter stage of sleep. Sleep apnea prevents people from deep sleep and may result in:

• Daytime drowsiness
• Chronic fatigue
• Memory loss
• Obesity
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Premature Death

Snoring is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, though if you snore, you don’t necessarily have sleep apnea. If you snore or gasp for breath at night, you should visit our office for a sleep apnea consultation. We treat snoring and mild sleep apnea with a custom-fitted snoreguard.

Snoreguards
A snoreguard works by repositioning the tongue and jaw, clearing the air passages to allow for unobstructed air flow. The snoreguard is thin and will form to the contours of your mouth. Most patients have little trouble adjusting to the snoreguard. If you’re currently receiving treatment for mild sleep apnea with a CPAP machine and find it intolerable, a dentist-prescribed snoreguard may be a viable alternative.

Call today to reserve your sleep apnea or snoreguard appointment with Dr. Prins, Dr. Wallace, Dr. Zell, or Dr. Winer. We offer extended office hours, as well as Saturday appointments. Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach, and Garden Grove patients have trusted Los Alamitos Dental Care since 1976.