You may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) without even knowing it. Some signs, such as loud and frequent snoring, may be more obvious. Other signs could be chronic fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, and even high blood pressure, which can take more time to notice. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, sleep specialist is here to… Read more »
Category: Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Should You Schedule A Sleep Apnea Assessment?
Do you often feel tired during the day, or do you snore frequently in the night? If so, then you may consider an assessment to see if you have sleep apnea. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist looks at our thorough sleep assessment and also common risk factors behind the onset of sleep apnea.
Dry Mouth Could Be Caused By Snoring
Do you often wake up with a headache, sore throat, dry feeling in your mouth? This may be due to problems happening while you sleep. When you snore, you may breathe with an open mouth. While these symptoms may seem like a minor problem, over time they can cause severe issues to your health. Dr…. Read more »
Do You Need A Sleep Assessment?
When you begin to experience possible warning signs of sleep apnea, you may need a sleep assessment to find out if treatment is necessary. Otherwise, untreated sleep apnea could lead to issues with your overall health, including your immune system and heart health! In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about our sleep assessments.
Struggling With Your Sleep Apnea? We Can Help
If you find that you are waking up feeling tired or sore, it could be a result of a common sleep disorder. Two of the five most common sleep disorders relate to oral health, so when you need to see a change, talk with a professional who understands the science behind your slumber. Chronic obstructive… Read more »
Can Sleep Apnea Affect My Health?
If you are not resting well at night because of sleep apnea, the toll of your condition can be felt throughout the day. Difficulties with fatigue and a lack of focus can make your workdays longer and more difficult. It can also be harder to maintain a positive mood because of your troubles, and you… Read more »
Sleep Apnea’s Impact On Blood Pressure
The trouble with poorly managed blood pressure can lead to serious risks, as you can be more likely to suffer heart disease over time when it remains too high. What might surprise you is how an issue with your nightly rest can make hypertension (high blood pressure) more difficult to support. People who have untreated… Read more »
Does Your Fatigue Point To Sleep Apnea?
Can something that affects you during the day help you identify a problem with your nightly rest? For people who regularly feel fatigued in the daytime, that constant tired feeling can point to troubles with sleep apnea that affect them during the evening. Because this condition interferes with your rest cycle, it stops you from… Read more »
What Separates Snoring And Sleep Apnea?
Has your nightly snoring made you worry that you are experiencing sleep apnea? These conditions are connected, but not everyone who snores suffers from more serious issues with their nightly rest. Of course, it can point to your vulnerability to it. When soft tissues in the throat partially block your airways, you can make loud,… Read more »
Sleep Apnea’s Disruptive Qualities
If you lack focus, have trouble with your mood and short-term memory, and even struggle to stay awake during the day, it could point to issues with sleep apnea. This problem affects a person during the night by disrupting their breathing while they sleep. Repeated disruptions force your body out of its resting state, breaking… Read more »
