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Sleep apnea is caused by a problem with your airway. It can lead to major sleep disruption and a lot of snoring. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health issues. Speak with one of our dentists at Park Meadows Dental to see how we can help with this issue. You may just be someone who snores a whole lot during your sleep. Something can be done to prevent your sleeping partner from staying awake all night due to the constant rumbling coming from your mouth.
Request an AppointmentWhat are some solutions to help with snoring and sleep apnea?
- Your tongue can be positioned correctly to keep your airways open, allowing an even flow of air during your sleep. This therapy is known as tongue retaining.
- Mandibular Advancement is a sports mouthguard that pushes your lower jaw partially forward and down. This helps to keep your airway open and makes it easier to breathe.
Snoring is caused by the muscles at the back of your mouth, tongue and throat being too calm. This affliction affects men more often than women. When the air flows from your mouth and nose it creates a vibration in your throat known to us as snoring. Snoring may be an indication of sleep apnea. It is best to speak with your dentist to determine the cause and get help with the noise.
How many of these symptoms can you check off for sleep apnea?
Symptoms of sleep apnea
- Headaches, usually when you wake up
- Fall asleep at random times
- Mood swings
- Warding off sleepiness during the daytime
- Grumpy and irritable
- Loss of libido
- Depression
- Pauses taking place when you are snoring
- Restless sleep
- Waking up often to use the bathroom
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat in the morning
- Breathing cessation episodes
- Difficulty paying attention
- Difficulty staying asleep
- Choking or gasping following pauses
You may have sleep apnea due to a physiological problem such as enlarged tonsils or irregular jawbone. You need to be aware that sleep apnea can cause problems such as blocked airways and other negative results. You can get help to alleviate the issues associated with sleep apnea by contacting your dentist for an assessment. The frequency of sleep apnea tends to be seen more often with people who are overweight, sleep on their backs, and consume a lot of alcohol during the day. You don’t have to live with problems of sleep apnea, there is help.
Sleep apnea can be associated with these other problems:
- Diabetes
- Abnormal heartbeat, coronary artery disease, stroke or heart disease
- High blood pressure
End snoring today with a visit to your dentist at Park Meadows Dental where it only takes a single visit to go home with a snore guard. What is a snore guard? A small, flexible device that helps you stop snoring and even aid in the treatment of mild to moderate sleep apnea.
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