If you struggle with snoring and often feel exhausted and irritable during your waking hours, this could be indicative of sleep apnea. Instead of ignoring this, you should seek treatment right away! In today’s blog, your Greenville, TX, dentist talks about why you should always seek treatment for potential sleep apnea.
The Causes and Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea could be caused by issues with the growth and development of your jaw and certain oral structures. Factors behind the disorder also include sleeping on your back, excessive alcohol before bed, poor sleep schedules, and neck circumference. Sinus and allergy concerns could be a factor as well. With the disorder, as you rest at night the soft tissues in the rear of your mouth and in your throat will collapse and cut off airflow. You stop breathing for a brief period and this interrupts your REM sleep. Since the process could occur multiple times an hour throughout the night, this leaves you exhausted even if you assume you slept well.
The warning signs could include waking up with headaches or dry mouth, feeling exhausted during the day, and struggling with moodiness, difficulty concentrating, and issues with your memory. Over time, this could worsen and lead to serious health issues!
The Impact on Your Oral Health
The disorder is linked to poor work performance, issues interacting with others in your life, and even memory concerns like dementia. The strain on your immune system could leave you more vulnerable to illness. The disorder is also linked to serious stress on your heart health, which increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and even stroke or heart attack. Don’t let your overall health suffer, talk to our team about a solution. We could offer treatment without the need for a CPAP machine!
Starting Treatment
Our team will custom-fit an oral appliance for you based on the detailed images and impressions we take of your bite. Worn at night, this mouthguard-like device will help shift your jaw to keep airways open and free of obstruction, so you can breathe without interruption and wake up feeling more rested and refreshed. The device is easy to use and can travel with you as needed. Cleaning it is also simple! If you have any questions about how we start treatment for your sleep apnea, or if you want to see if an oral appliance is right for you, then contact our team today to learn more.
Learn More About Treating Your Sleep Disorder
When you have poor sleep and struggle with daytime exhaustion, you may need to see us for a solution. To learn more about sleep apnea treatment or to schedule a consultation, call Dental Sleep Solutions in Greenville, TX, today at 903-455-0516.