Inadequate sleep can have detrimental effects on your overall well-being. Common symptoms of poor sleep include sluggish memory, impaired cognitive functions, mood swings, a weakened immune system, weight gain, elevated blood pressure, drowsiness, and impaired balance. Children may also experience issues such as bedwetting, behavioral problems at school, headaches, constant drowsiness, and symptoms resembling ADD/ADHD.
Snoring, although often harmless, can be a chronic problem and may indicate a more serious underlying breathing issue like Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (URAS). Various factors can contribute to snoring, including tongue-tie, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), excessive alcohol consumption, small airway anatomy, crowded teeth, chronic nasal congestion, poor sleep position, and sleep deprivation.
While snoring is a common symptom of OSA, it does not necessarily mean an individual has the condition. However, if snoring is accompanied by symptoms such as daytime drowsiness, paused breathing during sleep, morning headaches, a sore throat upon waking, chest pain in the evening, high blood pressure, difficulty concentrating, disruptive snoring for sleep partners, or ADHD-like behavior in children, it is possible that OSA may be present.
Sleep apnea can manifest in different forms, but all types can have serious health implications if left untreated. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most prevalent type, occurs when the throat relaxes during sleep, narrowing the airway or causing the tongue to obstruct it, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the blood. Central sleep apnea (CSA), less common, arises when the brain fails to send signals to the breathing muscles during sleep, resulting in shortness of breath and difficulty returning to sleep.Sleep apnea is a widespread issue that affects numerous individuals on a nightly basis. If left untreated, it can significantly impact the brain and body's oxygen supply hundreds of times each night, potentially causing long-term health problems. Fortunately, sleep apnea dentistry offers permanent solutions for this condition.
At Cedar Lodge Dental, it is our priority to ensure that patients do not suffer from the disruptive symptoms and consequences associated with sleep apnea. Our treatments are tailored to each patient, addressing their specific needs and symptoms effectively.
