Your loud snoring disturbs your spouse and kids. Did you know it could ruin your health as well? 76132 general dentist, Dr. Renee Corbitt, is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has the training to help identify and treat harmful sleep apnea so patients rest and overall health improves. (more…)
76132 General Dentist Delivers Sleep Apnea Treatments
August 8, 2016
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Your Guide to Sleep Apnea: Causes, Effects and Treatment
February 15, 2016
Sleep apnea — it’s a condition that affects some 22 million Americans. Unfortunately, the majority of sufferers don’t realize there’s a treatable condition underlying its exhausting side effects. But that doesn’t have to be the case for you or your loved one! Keep reading to learn more about sleep apnea in Fort Worth, including the causes, effects and how to find a successful treatment from Dr. Renee Corbitt.
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Treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring in Ft. Worth, TX
December 20, 2014
Are you ever jolted out of your sleep by someone shouting the words, “Stop snoring”? Well, if it’s any comfort, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans hear these words every night. Snoring is more than an alarm for you and an annoyance for your bed partner. It can be a sign of a more serious condition called sleep apnea. Dr. Renee Corbitt and her team in Ft. Worth, TX, have been diagnosing sleep apnea in patients for many years, and working with patients’ primary care physicians to help them get back to sleeping peacefully through the night.
Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that causes cessation of breathing during sleep. These moments when breathing stops may be brief, but their consequences can be great. Sleep apnea may occur hundreds of times during the night, adding up to a significant amount of lost sleep. Studies have shown that this nightly routine causes daytime exhaustion, poor concentration at work or at school, decreased motor coordination—which may be the cause of automobile accidents—and headaches. In addition, sleep apnea may have harmful effects on your overall health. These include:
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Depression
- Diabetes
How is Sleep Apnea Treated?
Traditionally, sleep apnea has been treated with a CPAP—continuous positive airway pressure—machine. Today, however, there are viable CPAP alternatives that are more comfortable and equally effective. For obstructive airway sleep apnea, there are oral appliances that can be worn nightly. These appliances are similar to mouth guards and hold the jaw and tongue forward to facilitate clear breathing throughout the night. Dr. Corbitt can conduct a sleep apnea screening appointment, and may suggest an overnight sleep study at a sleep clinic for a more precise diagnosis.
Schedule an Appointment Today
If you’re hearing the words, “Stop snoring,” then call the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Ft. Worth, TX, for a sleep apnea screening. Our office also conveniently serves patients in Arlington, Richland Hills, Forest Hill and Haltom City and throughout the DFW Metroplex.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment and Snoring Solutions in Fort Worth, TX with Renee Corbitt, DDS
September 20, 2014
Snoring is undeniably a nuisance that can lead to rifts between partners and roommates. While loud snoring has been known to cause problems for millions of men and women across the country, these common nighttime noises may signal an even bigger issue. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that is typically characterized by excessive snoring, and its health implications certainly warrant closer inspection than many realize. At Renee Corbitt, DDS in Fort Worth, TX, Dr. Corbitt and her team specialize in sleep apnea treatment, helping patients reduce their risk of potentially serious health complications and ensuring a lifetime of more restful nights.
Why Treat Sleep Apnea?
If you’ve ever slept in a room with someone who snores loudly, you know how disruptive this behavior can be. When sleep apnea is the underlying cause of snoring, the inability to take in sufficient oxygen becomes the central focus of treatment. In cases of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, the tongue, soft palate, and throat are positioned improperly, impeding the flow of air as the patient sleeps. The patient may cease breathing for minutes at a time, causing an unsafe drop in blood oxygen levels. Left untreated, sleep apnea may contribute to heart disease, chronic daytime fatigue, respiratory failure, and more.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways to treat obstructive sleep apnea, including OSA therapy at Renee Corbitt, DDS. For mild to moderate cases, a customized sleep appliance may be recommended. This comfortable mouthguard is worn only at night, keeping the jaw, tongue, and other soft tissues in their correct positions. The patient is able to breathe easily throughout the night, finally free of airway obstruction and snoring.
Finally Get the Rest You Deserve
If you suspect that you or your partner suffers from sleep apnea, contact our office in Fort Worth, TX today to schedule your screening with Dr. Corbitt. We look forward to providing you with the treatment you need so that you can rest easily and healthily. Our warm, welcoming office proudly serves patients from throughout all of the DFW Metroplex, including Fort Worth, Forest Hill, Haltom City, Richland Hills, Arlington, and beyond.
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Sleep Apnea Therapy in Fort Worth, TX: What You Need to Know
May 14, 2014
Do you find that you often feel exhausted during the day even when you’ve had what should have been a good night’s sleep? Perhaps your partner complains about your loud snoring, particularly when you lie on your back? Though these may be indicative of other issues, they are a few of the most common signs of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea. At the office of Dr. Renee Corbitt in Fort Worth, TX, we offer comprehensive sleep apnea therapy for patients suffering from this common and frequently debilitating condition.
The Importance of Treating Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes numerous lapses in breathing while a patient is asleep. Because men and women who are affected by sleep apnea are completely unconscious during these lapses, many aren’t aware that there is a problem at all. A sleep study at a specialized clinic will aid in the diagnosis of your condition, and Dr. Corbitt will discuss with you your treatment options.
In many cases, the use of a customized oral appliance from Renee Corbitt, DDS completely alleviates the symptoms of sleep apnea. This comfortable mouthguard is worn only at night and effectively opens up the airways so that natural breathing can occur. Most patients experience a vast improvement in their sleep apnea symptoms after only two or three nights.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you or someone in your family suffers from sleep apnea, contact our office in Fort Worth, TX today and reserve your appointment with Dr. Corbitt. We want to help you overcome the symptoms of sleep apnea so you can enjoy a truly restful night’s sleep once again. Our conveniently located practice also offers a variety of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services, and proudly serves patients in the areas surrounding Fort Worth, including Forest Hill, Haltom City, Richland Hills, Saginaw, Arlington, and beyond.
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