Every person has a defining moment in their lives where they realize what career path they want to take. My moment was at the beginning of High School in the 9th grade, when I realized I wanted to become a dentist. I was always intrigued by the nature of science and enjoyed working with my hands. So, naturally becoming a dental professional seemed like a perfect fit. In school, I consistently pursued advanced courses in subjects like drawing, painting, and clay work, in order to improve my artistic abilities and hone my craft..

After receiving my undergraduate degree at Albion College, I went on to earn my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and in 1988 I began practicing. Since then, I have dedicated my timeand energy into furthering my education, completing numerous courses at several prestigious dental organizations including L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Ross Nash Institute and Brock Rondeau Orthodontic Seminars. I have made continuing education one of the main fundamental philosophies of my practice, so that I in-turn, am able to provide my patients with the most advanced cosmetic dentistry, in a comfortable state-of- the-art setting.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder that interrupts normal sleeping patterns with occasional periods when there is no breathing. These pauses in breath can last for 10 seconds or more and can lead to limited oxygen flow to the brain, which in-turn leads to a spike in heart rate and blood pressure. When this pattern occurs frequently throughout the night, the sufferer often wakes up feeling fatigued and may continue feeling drowsy for the rest of the day.

Do you have Sleep Apnea symptoms?

While asleep, many Sleep Apnea sufferers will experience periods of no breathing that can last for as long as two minutes. Common symptoms may include trouble exhaling, short-term memory loss, sore throat, dry mouth, and excessive tiredness. Sleep Apnea can pose many serious health concerns such as diabetes, hypertension, fatigue, low sex drive or impotence, irritability and weight gain. Patients who have a higher risk of developing Sleep Apnea include people who have a family history of Sleep Apnea and people who are obese or have a genetic disorder. Increased age and alcohol use are also factors.

Snoring Prevention

The treatment of Sleep Apnea can consist of a simple life change like exercising or change in diet. But, for more complex cases the patient may require an oral appliance, which prevents airway obstruction and looks similar to a retainer. In very rare cases, surgery may be needed to correct the problem. Our dentists at Battle Creek are all highly qualified to asses your condition and can recommend the appropriate course of treatment to help relieve your Sleep Apnea symptoms.

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