Treatment of Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. An apnea refers to a period of time in which breathing has paused. This happens when muscles in the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open during breathing (obstructive sleep apnea) or when the brain fails to properly control breathing during sleep (central sleep apnea). Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type and affects over 18 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
In extreme, an individual can experience an apnea up to 500 times in one night. This condition is serious and life-threatening, and leaving it untreated can result in a number of other life-threatening conditions such as heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, heart disease, high blood pressure, and decreased libido.
Treatment for Sleep Apnea
Your sleep apnea condition can be mild, moderate, or severe; no matter what your current condition is, Dr. Curtis will work hard to ensure you receive exceptional treatment. Our practice offers a variety of sleep apnea treatments, such as maxillomandibular advancement techniques and sleep appliance fabrication.
For maxillomandibular advancement, Dr. Curtis will reposition the bones of the upper and lower jaws to relieve airway obstruction. This procedure also increases soft tissue tension by suspending the pharyngeal airway muscles into an anterior position. It is excellent for patients with moderate to severe discomfort who are experiencing negative health conditions related to sleep apnea. This procedure has a high success rate of eliminating the disruption period of non-breathing during rest, and many patients claim that their facial appearance is improved after maxillomandibular advancement.
Sleep appliance fabrication is also offered at Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants. For this treatment, Dr. Curtis will provide you with a custom-made oral appliance to use while you sleep, which will improve the quality of sleep and is an alternative to invasive surgery. This is good for treating mild sleep apnea cases.
Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Dr. Curtis cares about his patients and wants them to get a full, healthy night’s rest because, at Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, your health comes first. If you are experiencing any number of the following symptoms, we recommend calling our office to set up a consultation with Dr. Curtis:
- Chronic snoring
- Non-restorative sleep
- Insomnia
- Difficulty concentrating
- Depression
- Irritability
- Sexual dysfunction
- Learning and memory difficulties
- Difficulty performing daytime duties
- Disrupting the sleep of a bed partner
- Chronic headaches
- High blood pressure
- Cardiac arrhythmia
Obstructive sleep apnea can be mild, moderate, or severe, and Dr. Curtis will closely evaluate your condition to determine which treatment is suitable for you. Typically, treatment is performed in the safety and comfort of our office under IV sedation. We strive to keep you informed every step of the way and explain the details of your procedure to you so that you feel calm and comfortable. If you are ready to get the healthy rest you deserve, or you are experiencing any number of the previously listed symptoms, please contact us to schedule an appointment or to ask questions about sleep apnea treatment.
Types of Anesthesia
Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants offers in-office anesthesia to maximize your comfort. Here are some of our anesthesia and sedation options:
Patient Testimonials
Hear from our patients about their experiences with Treatment of Sleep Apnea and other procedures.
"My name is Alexa, I am from Plessis, New York. I came to Upstate Oral Surgery to have my wisdom teeth out. The environment was very warm and welcoming. Dr. Curtis is very nice. The team here at Upstate Oral Surgery is amazing. They all work together, they all get along. The procedure went very well. I did not have any discomfort. Now that I’ve had the procedure, all the pain I was experiencing is gone. My overall experience at Upstate Oral Surgery was fantastic. Out of one to five stars, I would give Dr. Curtis five stars."
"Hi, my name is Alora and I’m from Theresa. I came to Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants to get orthognathic surgery. When I first came to Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, it was very welcoming and bright in here. Everybody was so friendly and whenever you had a question, they would always be right there to answer it and they were super supportive with any decision you made. Dr. Curtis is very funny and always makes you feel comfortable and always double-checks to make sure everything is okay. Having this procedure was a truly life-changing experience for me, and I’m very grateful. To my friends in Adams Village and Adams Center, I highly recommend Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants. They gave me an amazing smile and Dr. Curtis is the best."
"Hi, my name is Amber and I’m from Le Fargeville and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants Center to get a full upper arch surgery. When you walk into the center, the staff is amazing. They’re always smiling. You know you’re in good hands. Everything will be taken care of. Dr. Curtis is a very kind and very welcoming person. Any questions, he’s thorough with it and explains the procedures to you. My procedure was a complete success. After having this procedure, it’s nice to smile now, to go out in public, and feel confident about who I am. I highly recommend Dr. Curtis and his staff. They changed my life and they can change yours too."
"My name is Ann Marie and I am from Watertown and I took my children to Upstate Oral Surgery to get their teeth extracted. My overall experience was wonderful. The staff is great, the doctor is very nice, and it was a really good experience. Dr. Curtis is wonderful. He’s very happy. He’s very charismatic. You can tell that he loves his job, and I was very comfortable putting the needs of my children in his hands. The staff is wonderful. You can tell that they have a good vibe with each other. They work really well with each other. I would absolutely recommend Upstate Oral Surgery. If you were a mom looking for a place to bring your kids, this is it. It’s wonderful."
"Hello, my name is Brenda and I'm from Antwerp, and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants for an extraction and implants. I had a great experience. Everybody made me feel very calm and they were very accommodating. Dr. Curtis put my mind at ease and made me feel very comfortable. The staff here are very friendly and they make you feel very relaxed. The procedure went great, and I left here with a great smile. Out of five stars, I would give this practice five stars. "
"Hi, I'm Brett and I'm from Watertown. I came to Upstate Oral Surgery and Dental Implants for a dental implant. When I first walked into the practice, I felt very comfortable. The overall experience was great. The staff were very friendly. Dr. Curtis knew what he was doing, and he did a great job. I'm very happy with the results.The implant has greatly improved the quality of my life. I feel more confident, um, especially in smiling and talking with other people. I would definitely recommend Dr. Curtis and Upstate Oral Surgery and Dental Implants."
"My name’s Christina, I’m from Copenhagen, New York, and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery to get my wisdom teeth extracted. When I first walked in, the environment was very professional and very welcoming. The staff did help me calm my nerves. They just kind of guided me along the way. Dr. Curtis’ chairside manner is very professional and very friendly. He’s a very personal person, and he makes you feel very comfortable. The procedure did go faster than I had expected. I feel very relieved now that I’ve had the procedure done. I don’t have to worry about my wisdom teeth anymore. My overall experience here at Upstate Oral Surgery was phenomenal. I would highly recommend Dr. Curtis to everybody."
"Hi, my name is Chukita and I'm from Watertown and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery to get an extraction and implant. When I first walked in, I knew I was in a room full of professionals. Dr. Curtis made me feel like I was family, and he even called to check up on me after my procedure to see how I was feeling. I really appreciated that. Now I have a healthy smile, and it's all thanks to Dr. Curtis and his wonderful staff. I highly recommend the team because, coming here, I felt like I was a member of the family, and I really felt like everyone sincerely cared about my care. "
"Hi, I’m Emily. I’m from Watertown, and I came to Upstate Oral Surgery to have a tooth extracted. My overall experience with Upstate Oral Surgery was fantastic. I have severe anxiety coming in to the dentist, and the staff was fantastic. They calmed me, they told me what would happen, they never let me feel anxious, they were great. Dr. Curtis is very wonderful. He’s very involved. He will explain everything that’s going on. The procedure I had went quicker than I expected. I was back to my normal routine the next day after having my tooth extracted. I would recommend Upstate Oral Surgery to everyone because they are fantastic. They will treat you like family and will do their very best."
Learn More About Us
We would like you to explore our website and learn more about our practice, the services we offer, and the expert-level treatment that you can expect from Dr. Curtis. We are honored to care for the people in our area and provide them with the health, smile, and confidence they need to live happy and healthy lives. Your team at Upstate Oral Surgery & Dental Implants looks forward to meeting with you and learning about how we can take the steps together towards fulfilling your oral surgery needs.