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Dr. Nicholls received his DDS from The Ohio State University in 1979. He also holds a pharmacy degree from Ohio State. Following his career in pharmacy, he opened this dental office in North Columbus and has practiced here for 30 years...
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We are conveniently located on Schrock Rd. in North Columbus between Worthington and Westerville.
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Snoring and sleep apnea can make you feel irritable, tired, and unfocused during the day. If you stop breathing for 10 or more seconds repeatedly while sleeping, you might have obstructive sleep apnea. Soft tissues and shifting of the palate while a person sleeps can restrict or impair airflow. In this situation, the brain responds, waking the patient to breathe. Often sleep apnea patients awaken suddenly, gasping or choking for air. Deep, restful REM sleep is never achieved, so the body feels unrefreshed during waking hours. This is a growing and serious problem that can have significant effects to the cardiovascular system and has been linked to decreases in both the quality and quantity of life.
Although some people do well with nasal CPAP, the traditional treatment for sleep apnea, countless others find it either uncomfortable or ineffective. Sometimes surgery is the appropriate option, but not always. Dentistry has a unique place in the spectrum of sleep apnea treatment with the use of mandibular positioning devices that posture your lower jaw to achieve optimal breathing. At Nortstone Dental Group we can work closely with your sleep specialist to see if an oral appliance may benefit your mild-to-moderate sleep apnea by reducing your dependence on or even completely eliminating your need for CPAP.
Contact us today to see if you may be a candidate for an oral appliance for sleep apnea.