You could easily go to sleep right now, and that would be a terrible decision because you are currently driving. You can’t even imagine what work is going to be like today because you’re already exhausted. You’re not even remotely close to the weekend either. You’ve been going to bed earlier and earlier each night, but you still wake up frequently, and by the morning you’re exhausted. You may be suffering from sleep apnea, a serious condition that affects about 18 million people every night. If you are thinking you will not be able to afford any treatment, don’t worry, because Dr. Pamela West and iSleep Solutions are certified Medicare providers.
Is Sleep Apnea Serious?
There are two main types of sleep apnea. The most common type is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This occurs when the tissues in your mouth and throat relax so much while you sleep that they actually block your airway. The other kind is called central sleep apnea (CSA), and this is when your brain doesn’t properly send signals to the muscles you need to breath. A person can even have a combination of the two. Regardless, this blockage can occur many times over the course of the night, and it does not always wake the patient. This is very stressful for the body and can lead to a host of symptoms:
- Perpetual exhaustion
- Morning headaches
- Dry mouth/sore throat in the mornings
- Trouble focusing
- Depression
Over the long term, sleep apnea can actually lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular and neurological diseases. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should get a sleep study done. This would involve you sleeping with a medical device and a physician analyzing its readings afterward. This can be done in either a lab or at home. If you are curious about where you can have this done, simply contact us at iSleep Solutions and we can guide you to the right place.
Sleep Apnea Treatment and Medicare
Because sleep apnea is such a serious condition, treatment is covered by Medicare, which we happily accept. We are also pleased to offer you the most advanced and effective methods of sleep apnea therapy in Las Vegas. One of those methods is oral appliance therapy. This is a simple mouthguard that you would wear every night to bed that would prevent your airway from becoming blocked. It is able to do this by gently shifting your jaw, keeping your tongue in place, or both.
We offer a variety of oral appliances so that you can get the proper fit and results you need. Each oral appliance is made of strong and durable materials. They are light, easy to use, and have been shown to improve the sleep quality of 95% of the patients who use them consistently.
We can even adapt our oral appliances to work with a CPAP machine for combined therapy. This method is best for patients who don’t respond to either on its own. It gives patients the best of both worlds and has been show to work for even the most severe cases of sleep apnea.
Any Questions?
You don’t have to worry if you are suffering from sleep apnea. We are ready to treat it and will take your Medicare. Our philosophy is that a patient’s ability to pay should never prevent them from getting the rest they so desperately need. If you have any questions about sleep apnea or how Medicare can help you get treatment, please give us a call today.