Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS of New Hyde Park, NY Offers Oral Surgery for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. - Aug. 3, 2016 - PRLog -- Amit Pandya, DDS
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Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS of New Hyde Park, NY Offers Oral Surgery for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that many sufferers struggle to find a solution to. Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS of New Hyde Park, NY wants his patients to know that suffering with sleep apnea is both dangerous and unnecessary. Dr. Pandya offers several surgical solutions for sleep apnea sufferers.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the flow of air to the lungs. This condition mostly happens to overweight individuals and men are twice as likely. However, there are many factors that can contribute to obstructive sleep apnea and it can happen to thinner people and women. Sleep apnea causes the person to wake up each time their oxygen is blocked. Even if the person does not remember waking up, there are mini awakenings that occur. A person may stop breathing a few times per night or hundreds of times per night, depending on the severity of their case.

Sleep apnea can lead to an increase in blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, type 2 diabetes, and liver problems. The oxygen deprivation really wreaks havoc on the body. Sleep apnea can also complicate surgery and medications. In addition, many sufferers experience excessive daytime sleepiness. This fatigued feeling may also affect any sleeping partners as sleep apnea can cause loud snoring and gasping; waking sleeping partners up.

In Dr. Pandya's New Hyde Park, NY dental office, he offers several oral surgery procedures to open up the airway during sleep. An uvulopalatopharyngoplasty removes any excess tissue from the upper mouth and throat which may include the uvula, tonsils, adenoids, and part of the soft palate. Maxillomandibular advancement is another option where Dr. Pandya makes more room in the airway by moving the jaw forward. Lastly, there is a procedure called a tracheostomy. This procedure is a last resort for when other sleep apnea surgeries do not work. A tube is inserted into the throat so that the patient can breathe during the night. During the day, the tube is covered.

If you are suffering from sleep apnea and have not found a solution, schedule an appointment with Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS for a consultation. To schedule, call his New Hyde Park, NY office at (516) 233-2135 or visit his website, www.goinggrin.com.