{"id":2558,"date":"2019-07-31T16:09:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T16:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestrichardsondentist.com\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2021-08-17T14:41:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T14:41:21","slug":"is-sleep-apnea-in-richardson-keeping-you-up-at-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/31\/is-sleep-apnea-in-richardson-keeping-you-up-at-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Sleep Apnea in Richardson Keeping You Up at Night?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_135872651-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2559\" width=\"299\" height=\"198\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you sure you\u2019re sleeping\nwell through the night? One study estimates that nearly 1 billion people\nworldwide suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/bestrichardsondentist.com\/sleep-apnea.html\">sleep\napnea<\/a>, a potentially dangerous disorder that causes the body to stop\nbreathing while asleep; when that happen, the brain briefly wakes you up so\nthat normal airflow can resume. Over the long term, you could suffer from severe\nhealth problems like heart attacks and depression. To avoid this, it\u2019s\nimportant to know the signs and risk factors for sleep apnea in Richardson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While sleep apnea can cause you to awaken frequently\nthroughout the night, each incident is so brief that you might not even remember\nit happening. You may, however, occasionally wake up out of breath and gasping\nfor air, which should be taken as a sign that something might be wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes nearby sleepers will know you have a sleeping\ndisorder before you do. One of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea is loud,\ndisruptive snoring sometimes followed by choking or silent breathing pauses.\nUnfortunately, people who live on their own might have a hard time realizing\nthis is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other potential signs of sleep apnea include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Excessive drowsiness or fatigue during the day<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Waking up with a headache or a sore throat<\/li><li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Memory problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all of these symptoms will occur in every case of sleep\napnea, and most of them (including snoring) can have other causes as well. The\nonly way to confirm the presence of a disorder is by undergoing a sleep study\nperformed by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Put Me at Risk for Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most cases of sleep apnea are caused by muscles near the\nback of the throat collapsing while you\u2019re asleep, causing your pharynx to\nblock the airway. Patients who are overweight are at a particularly high risk due\nto fatty tissues in the breathing passage leaving less space in general for the\nflow of air. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Men and postmenopausal women are more likely to experience\nsleep apnea, and the risk increases with age. Smoking, diabetes, asthma and\nhigh blood pressure may also play a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do If I Have Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once sleep apnea has been diagnosed, you can start receiving\ntreatment. Many dentists can provide oral appliances that will reposition your\njaw in a way that will help keep the airway open. This form of therapy is\nusually preferred over CPAP machines, which are very noisy and inconvenient while\ntraveling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of sleep apnea get worse the longer the disorder\nis left untreated. If you suspect that there\u2019s something stopping you from\ngetting a good night\u2019s rest, you should get a diagnosis immediately; the sooner\nthe problem is identified, the sooner you can get back to having sweet, uninterrupted\ndreams!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. &nbsp;Mike Hamid Mirsepasi has been practicing dentistry since 1997 and offers a wide range of dental treatments, such as crowns for repairing broken teeth or whitening to get rid of stains and discoloration. He can also provide custom-made oral appliances to correct sleep apnea. To schedule an appointment at his practice, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/bestrichardsondentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (972) 231-5744. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you sure you\u2019re sleeping well through the night? One study estimates that nearly 1 billion people worldwide suffer from sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous disorder that causes the body to stop breathing while asleep; when that happen, the brain briefly wakes you up so that normal airflow can resume. 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