Sleep Apnea If you snore at night or frequently stop breathing while you sleep you might be suffering from a condition known as sleep apnea. It is a serious condition that involves a pattern where a patient stops breathing at intervals as they sleep. If you are suffering from such a condition, you must seek immediate attention. At our Desertview Dental Care you will get passionate professionals who are well trained and skilled to offer lasting solutions to treat your sleep apnea. All you need to do is to take the step to visit our offices to get effective care and management. While at the office, you will receive important education and advice on how to manage the condition. Signs That You Have Sleep ApneaLoud snoring is one of the major symptoms that you have the disorder. In many cases, you are unable to sleep effectively as you keep on waking up while you sleep. With snoring, you are unable to breathe properly as you sleep, and in the process suffer from poor sleep. Waking up with a dry mouth is also a sign. When you have sleep apnea you are likely to have trouble breathing through your nasal cavity. You keep your mouth open in the process. When you wake up, you will discover that you have an unusually dry mouth. Excessive sleepiness during the day is also a symptom of sleep apnea. Since you are unable to enjoy a good night’s sleep, you will suffer from daytime sleepiness. You will feel fatigued during the day, regardless of how much sleep you got, and may also suffer from headaches in the morning. Better SleepIf you have sleep apnea it means that you have disturbed breathing patterns and have stopped breathing several times per hour. When you pause breathing the body gets awake for some time before it resumes breathing and this means that you will not get rested sleep. When you have not slept well, the next day you are likely not to feel refreshed. When you have had undisturbed sleep and normal breathing then you will feel more awake and have more energy the following day. Lowering the Risk of Heart Problems and StrokeWhen you have disturbed sleep patterns you are likely to have other health issues like hypertension. Studies show that those who suffer from hypertension and stroke have had sleep disturbances. Ensure that when you have sleep apnea you go to the doctor to seek immediate treatment in case you have other health problems. Management of DiabetesGoing to the dentist when you have sleep apnea is important for you will have a better method of managing diabetes. When you have slept well at night your body can better manage insulin resistance if you have diabetes. Studies have revealed that there is lower management of blood sugar for those with sleep apnea, and this is mainly in people with diabetes. Our dental team here at Desertview Dental Care will check the cause of your sleep apnea and come up with a treatment plan for you. As you can see, there are several other health issues that can arise when you have sleep apnea. Schedule an appointment by calling us at 623-278-9402. |
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