Symptoms of sleep apnea could include snoring and even daytime exhaustion. Recognizing common symptoms means you can seek treatment and avoid long-term health problems related to sleep apnea. In today’s blog, Dr. James Stewart, DDS, PC, talks about common warning signs of sleep apnea.
The Common Symptoms
What are the common warning signs of sleep apnea, and when should you see our team for treatment? People who suffer from the disorder may snore on a frequent basis, which can drive their significant other crazy. They may also wake in the night choking or gasping for air, as the disorder is linked to cessation of breathing multiple times a night. You could wake up with dry mouth and feel exhausted during the day, and even have trouble concentrating on tasks or with short-term memory. You may also be irritable and could experience high blood pressure. If one or more of these potential symptoms sounds familiar, then talk to our team. Treating the disorder not only means you feel more rested and refreshed, but you also avoid major issues with your heart health down the road.
Seeking Treatment
Our team will ask about common risk factors and we may suggest a comfortable and effective at-home sleep test, so we can record your apneic episodes and blood-oxygen levels for a more accurate diagnosis. Our team will then be able to plan treatment and choose the right solution for you. For most, we can offer a comfortable and custom oral appliance, which is worn at night in place of a CPAP machine.
How Do We Stop Sleep Apnea?
A custom oral appliance will look and it much like a mouthguard, but is worn while you sleep. Once in place, this actually gently shifts both your jaw and tongue forward, a process that helps prevent the collapse of soft tissues in the night. You keep breathing without interruption and avoid snoring, so both you and your significant other can rest easier. You start to wake up feeling more rested and refreshed, and this helps boost overall health and quality of life too. The oral appliance is easy to use, simple to clean and store, and it can travel with you too.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat common sleep apnea symptoms, or if you want to discuss our assessments and at-home sleep tests, then contact our team today to learn more and get started. You deserve better sleep, and we want to help!
Dr. James R. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C. Provides Solutions to Common Symptoms
We want to help you enjoy good oral health and a better night’s rest. To find out more about recognizing the warning signs of poor sleep, call Dr. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C. in Livonia, MI at 734-425-4400.
