Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea involves a nocturnal disruption of breathing. The causes vary, but one thing is certain: if sleep apnea remains untreated, serious conditions can result. That is why we at TCN are happy to help you.

Sleep apnea, the hidden epidemic

People suffering from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) may experience hundreds of apnea episodes (phases of breathlessness) per night. If someone lives alone or sleeps separately due to excessive snoring, that person may not be aware of this condition. This makes it a hidden epidemic.

What are the causes of obstructive sleep apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious, sleep-related breathing disorder. If someone has OSA, the tongue and the muscles of the upper airways become so relaxed that the airways become blocked during sleep. This can lead to brief periods of cessation of breathing. This can sometimes happen more than 100 times during a single night.

The sleeping person is usually unaware of this, gasps for air during sleep, and is able to breathe again as a result. This often results in loud snoring. The consequence of this recurring stimulation is that sleep has no restful effect. Consequently, patients often wake up in the morning feeling unrested. As a result, they are often sleepy and unfocused during the day. They may even fall into a dreaded microsleep while driving.

Is snoring a sign of sleep apnea?

Loud snoring can be an important sign that someone suffers from obstructive sleep apnea. Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, or stroke. Some sexual dysfunctions and diabetes have also been linked to sleep apnea.

Intake interview

Nico Kamphorst, dentist sleep medicine, on TCN Einsteinstraat has the option to discuss this further with you during a brief consultation and, if deemed necessary, to perform a screening using a flowmeter that you sleep with overnight. You return the flowmeter the following day. The results indicate whether you are eligible for further examination and treatment with us.

Want to know more?

Would you like more information about our sleep apnea treatments Or do you have other questions about our dental center? Then please contact us by calling or via the contact form.

Nico Kamphorst
Dentist at TCN

Nico, working at Dental Center Netherlands, smiling
self-employed

Nico Kamphorst

Dentist for endodontics
BIG number: 19021939902

Further information

  • A specialist sleep study is required for treatment with an MRA or anti-snoring mouthpiece. A referral from the general practitioner is required for this;
  • Following the consultation and the flowmeter test, Nico Kamphorst can issue targeted advice regarding this to the general practitioner. This relieves the GP of their workload;
  • The general practitioner can refer to SlaapApneuService or another organization via Zorgdomein;
  • SlaapApneuService holds a consultation day on Einsteinstraat. This means that everything can be arranged under one roof, with the exception of your GP;
  • An MRA or anti-snoring device is covered by basic insurance if the outcome of the sleep study meets specific conditions. You are then only liable for your health insurance deductible, insofar as it has not yet been used up;
  • You have also come to the right place at TCN for addressing mild to moderate sleep apnea.
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