What Are the Signs You May Need an Airway Screening?
An airway screening checks for abnormalities that could be affecting normal breathing. Based on the results, your dentist may recommend additional testing or refer you to another healthcare provider if needed.
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Frequent Snoring or Interrupted Sleep
Snoring at times is normal, but snoring loudly or frequently could be an indication that your airways are gradually getting obstructed when you are asleep. Many others may have difficulty breathing or feel like they are choking during their sleep without even being aware of it.
This usually becomes evident to the family members of the patient. Interrupted breathing can reduce sleep quality and prevent your body from getting the restorative rest it needs. Airway screening can help determine if you need further tests.
Daytime Fatigue and Difficulty Concentrating
Feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep may be another sign of an airway problem. Frequent pauses in breathing can prevent deep, restorative sleep, leaving you fatigued throughout the day.
Some people also experience difficulty concentrating, memory problems, or reduced productivity. While there may be different health conditions causing these symptoms, an airway screening could help to determine if breathing is causing them.
Mouth Breathing or Dry Mouth
Mouth breathing, instead of nose breathing, particularly when sleeping, could mean that there is a problem with your airway. Most individuals who practice mouth breathing find themselves waking up with a dry mouth or a sore throat.
Mouth breathing also causes other complications to oral health, like cavities and halitosis. It is necessary to identify the cause of your mouth breathing to get the best solution from your dentist.
Children May Show Different Signs
Children can also experience airway-related concerns, although the signs may look different. Mouth breathing, snoring, poor-quality sleep, difficulties concentrating, and developmental concerns could all be reasons to seek a professional evaluation.
Prompt detection will help ensure proper development and improve the quality of sleep in children. A visit to the dentist will help detect the symptoms indicating the need for further evaluation of the airways.
Why Early Screening Matters
Airway problems can influence both your oral health and your overall quality of life. Addressing concerns early gives your healthcare team the information needed to recommend the next steps.
Based on the results, you may require more tests, or you will need to go and see another specialist. Airway screening is an effective way to determine whether breathing issues have an impact on your health.
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In case you or your children have problems with snoring, daytime tiredness, mouth breathing, or any other airway problems, schedule an airway screening with your dentist. In our practice, we conduct complete airway screenings, which can assist in achieving healthy breathing and well-being.
Dental Specialists of Pearland offers its patients full examinations and consultations for better breathing and general health. Please contact us at (713) 436-7697 for more details.