Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep that can occur hundreds of time per sleep session. The person who suffers from sleep apnea will briefly awaken to catch their breath, and usually have no memory of it. These pauses in breathing can temporarily impair the bodily organ functioning as the individual receives insufficient oxygen.
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Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Snoring is caused by a blockage in the upper respiratory airways, and it is the hallmark indicator of sleep apnea, although many others snore who do not have sleep apnea. Most who snore are unaware of it because it stops just as soon as they regain consciousness. Another telltale sign of sleep apnea is constant fatigue from the lack of restful sleep. Sleep deprived individuals may wake up with headaches, as the reduced oxygen supply to the brain caused by interruptions in breathing causes the blood vessels to widen leading to vascular headaches.
How Our Sleep Apnea Dentist in Valencia Can Help
During your exam with our dentist, you can discuss your concerns about sleep apnea and learn how we can help you sleep easier with a mouthguard that fits over your teeth and clears the obstructions in your mouth that get in the way of your windpipe. An anti-snoring device is useful because it helps you stop snoring by opening your airway more so you can have more restful, rejuvenating sleep.
Don’t Let Your Fear of the Dentist Keep You from Getting Needed Treatment
Oral hygiene is essential to overall health. You may have been putting off going to the dentist because of anxiety, but you do have options to help you cope. The first step is to call our Valencia sedation dentists to discuss whether sedation would be the best choice for your needs so you can get the treatment you need without the anxiety accompanying it.
Learn more about the benefits of an anti-snoring device for sleep apnea.