What is Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition where a person’s breathing pauses (apnea) or becomes shallow (hypopnea) during sleep, preventing proper oxygen flow to the blood. These pauses can last from a few seconds to several minutes, occurring 5 to 30 times or more per hour. Often, breathing resumes with a loud snore or choking sound.
Sleep apnea is a chronic health problem that disrupts restful sleep. Each breathing interruption forces a person out of deep sleep, leading to light sleep, resulting in poor sleep quality and excessive daytime drowsiness.
Why Treat Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea treatment is essential, as untreated sleep apnea can lead to severe health issues, including arrhythmias, heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke, and even an increased risk of obesity and psoriasis.
Traditional Sleep Apnea Treatment
The traditional treatment for obstructive sleep apnea involves using a CPAP machine with a mask that provides continuous airflow. While effective, this solution requires patients to wear the mask every night, which can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, especially when traveling.
How to Cure Sleep Apnea in Adults?
If you’re looking for a long-term sleep apnea solution, bimaxillary orthognathic surgery is the most effective method, achieving a 95% success rate from the first night after surgery.
Orthognathic Surgery for Sleep Apnea
Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery corrects the position of the jaw and upper jaw to prevent airway obstruction during sleep. By slightly advancing the bone structure, this surgery allows oxygen to flow normally, eliminating apneas and hypopneas. The procedure is performed through the mouth, leaving no visible scars and often improving the facial profile.
If you have sleep apnea and want to eliminate the need for a CPAP mask, bimaxillary orthognathic surgery with mentoplasty could be the solution you’ve been searching for.
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Article written by the Birbe Editorial Committee
