Do You Feel Like This After Sleeping?

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What You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea, Treatment Options, and Getting a Better Night’s Sleep

Do you feel hungover, despite the fact you didn't have a drink at all? Tired of feeling like a zombie at work, either at the office or at home.

Snoring and sleep apnea are common reasons people feel like a monster in the morning. Sure, coffee could help, but poor quality sleep can lead to other unwanted medical conditions. Luckily, there is a way to have better sleep.

Sleep Better Indy is your sleep apnea treatment specialist in Indianapolis, IN. We are here to walk you through the process of getting an evaluation, sleep test, determining the best treatment, and follow-ups.

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About Sleep Apnea

You'll find brief information about sleep apnea below. You can visit our sleep apnea FAQ for more information about your condition.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea affects how you breathe while sleeping. It occurs when the airway in your throat is blocked by your tongue, like if your pinch a water hose. This prevents air from flowing properly and can cause obnoxious snoring and pauses in breathing.

Health Effects of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea seriously affects your health. It can increase your risk for:

Heart disease
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
Asthma
Metabolic syndrome

Additionally, sleep apnea weakens your immune system. Making you more susceptible to illness and infection.

2 Types of Treatment for Sleep Apnea

CPAP Machines, the Industry Gold Standard

You've probably seen these machines on TV or in movies. These devices are a common way to treat sleep apnea and snoring. You wear a mask connected to a machine that forces air into your nose and mouth to keep your airway open. This improves your oxygen flow while sleeping.

Oral Appliances, a New Way to Sleep Better

Using an oral appliance can be effective for mild and moderate cases of sleep apnea or snoring. You get a custom fitted oral appliance that you wear when you sleep that moves our lower jaw forward in order to keep you airway open so you can breathe-- without the disrupting CPAP noises.