It is a good idea to understand just how much sleep apnea can do to affect your health, especially if you are vulnerable to it, or think it may already affect you. This is more than just a condition that causes someone to snore and breathe loudly during the night. It interferes with your air flow in a way that actually disrupts your sleep, and that creates problems for your rest cycle that can negatively affect your overall health! At our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office, we are ready to help patients understand why this condition is serious, and we can also discuss our services to help them. We can offer oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea as an alternative to treatment with a CPAP machine.
Am I Vulnerable To Problems With Sleep Apnea?
There are certain issues that can make a person more likely to suffer from sleep apnea. Someone who is overweight and/or has a family history of this condition can be susceptible to this condition. It can also be harder to avoid if you regularly drink alcohol in the evenings, or if you have a deviated septum. If you worry this condition is already affecting you, there are certain signs to watch out for, including:
- Snoring, along with loud, difficult breathing
- Frequent struggles with daytime fatigue and a lack of energy
- The inability to focus, or short-term memory issues
- Morning headaches, along with more trouble with dry mouth and a sore throat
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect A Person’s Health?
Your inability to properly rest can lead to more difficulties than you may expect. Did you know that people with sleep apnea can experience problems with higher blood pressure? You can also become more likely to experience trouble with an irregular heartbeat. These are potentially serious conditions, as both can make you more likely to experience heart disease. The longer you wait to look at treating a possible problem with sleep apnea, the more time you spend being vulnerable to them.
What Can I Do To Address Problems With Sleep Apnea?
In addition to treatment with a CPAP machine, you have the option of addressing nightly breathing difficulties with a custom oral appliance. At our dental office, we can provide appliances that ensure patients’ airways remain open throughout the night. As a result, they can stay at rest and once again successfully complete their rest cycles.
Your Livonia/Detroit, MI Dentist Can Help You Deal With Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea issues should not be ignored. If you have questions because you think this condition affects you or a loved one, we are here to help! To find out more about the care that we can provide, contact your Livonia/Detroit, MI, dentist, Dr. Stewart, by calling (734) 425-4400.
