Altoona, IA dentist, Dr. Tannaz Shirazi, offers advanced treatment options for new and existing patients who suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious health condition in which a patient stops breathing frequently while they sleep. In severe cases, a person may stop breathing hundreds of times in a single sleep cycle, causing increased risks of additional complications. Tannaz Shirazi, DDS works directly with patients and their doctors to optimize the quality of their sleep and improve their overall health. Sleep apnea may be caused by any among a wide variety of factors, including poor posture when sleeping, allergies, enlarged tongue, tonsils, and/or adenoids, or genetics. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when the airways in the throat and mouth temporarily collapse during the sleep cycle. This airway blockage can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the brain and body, which can lead to organ failure in extreme cases. Dr. Tannaz Shirazi helps patients identify potential sleep apnea symptoms and provides conservative treatment options.
Dr. Tannaz Shirazi provides patients who have sleep apnea with several treatment options. The most common and effective treatment is oral appliance therapy. This type of treatment uses a custom-fabricated device that moves the lower jaw forward to increase airway space during sleep. Dr. Tannaz Shirazi may recommend this solution for patients with heavy snoring or obstructive sleep apnea to help get sleep breathing back on track.
Dr. Chris Hlas and Dr. Tannaz Shirazi both attended the University of Iowa and are active in many leading dental organizations. They regularly give back to their Altoona, IA community through programs such as Donated Dental Services, which provides quality dental care to underprivileged people within the local area. Dr. Chris Hlas and Dr. Tannaz Shirazi are dedicated to providing excellent service in a comfortable, relaxing environment.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chris Hlaz or Dr. Tannaz Shirazi, contact Altoona Dental at (515) 967-4211 or visit http://altoonaiadentist.com/contact/.