SURGERY FOR SLEEP APNEA BOISE, ID

The Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ is a dental clinic dedicated to helping you with sleep apnea, snoring, and TMJ pain. It’s time to smile again as you finally get a good night’s rest!

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Surgery For Sleep Apnea?

SURGERY IS RARELY USED FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA.

When there is a problem with the nasal airway, such as deviated septum or nasal polyps, nasal surgery may be used to help the patient use CPAP better. Surgery to the palate has been used with some success in the treatment of snoring, but has had less success in the treatment of sleep apnea.

In some very severe cases, when a patient has failed CPAP therapy and oral appliance therapy, a surgery called “bimaxillary advancement” is performed. This surgery involves the surgical moving of the upper and lower jaw forward to create more room in the airway. Although this may sound extreme, it is usually very effective. This procedure is actually done routinely for cosmetic reasons and in those cases is referred to as “orthognathic surgery.”

THE “LAST HOPE” SURGICAL PROCEDURE IS TRACHEOSTOMY.

Tracheostomy bypasses the collapsible part of the airway by surgically placing a tube through the throat into the trachea. With this surgery the sleep apnea is eliminated. Obviously, this surgery is reserved for the most extreme cases.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does sleep apnea affect my overall health?

Sleep apnea can worsen other health problems by causing intermittent drops in blood oxygen levels, which can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular disorders. In addition, the disrupted sleep patterns associated with sleep apnea can also lead to daytime fatigue, depression, and poor concentration, which can negatively impact overall health and well-being.
Does sleep apnea occur in children?
Sleep apnea also affects children. Usually, this is due to the child having large tonsils that obstruct the airway; just like in adults, often snoring is a sign of an obstructed airway. Some of the problems common in children that have been linked to sleep apnea include:
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Mood disorders
- Bedwetting
- Problems learning
- Growth problems
How does sleep apnea affect my bed partner?

Sleep apnea can also adversely affect the sleep of the bed partner of the person with sleep apnea. Please click the link to read a study done by the Mayo Clinic on the effect of Sleep Apnea and Snoring on the Bed Partner on the bed partner.
How is sleep apnea treated?

Oral appliance therapy has become a widely used and accepted method of treating sleep-disordered breathing. The gold standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Although CPAP is usually very effective in treating OSA, there are many patients who are not able to tolerate its use. If you have tried to use CPAP but have given up on using the therapy, an oral appliance may be for you.

The quality of your sleep greatly affects your quality of life. The good news is that help is readily available from a sleep apnea clinic and usually doesn’t require medications. If you think you may have sleep apnea or you know someone who might, please ask us for a referral to a qualified sleep specialist in your area, or talk to your primary care doctor. Treating sleep apnea can add more life to your years and more years to your life.