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Have you been told that you snore, or even that you stop breathing at certain times during the night? Do you wake up groggy and stay that way? You may have sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition in which breathing repeatedly lapses for 10 seconds or more. At our Bridgeport, Trumbull practice, Dr. Curtis provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to address all of your oral healthcare concerns, including those that relate to snoring and mild sleep apnea. Dr. Curtis can prescribe customized nightguards, or oral appliances, to regulate the breathing of patients with sleep apnea. Oral appliances position your jaw so the soft tissues normally prone to collapsing and impeding your breathing are kept open throughout the night.

You will be able to sleep soundly and awaken refreshed.  Left untreated, sleep apnea leaves you vulnerable to a greater risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death. Once sleep apnea is under control with the use of an oral appliance, these serious risks are minimized . That’s a relief for you and your loved ones. (more…)