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Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious health issue that causes sleep disruption from irregular breathing. Sometimes, you may suddenly and repeatedly stop breathing while asleep. If your brain has insufficient oxygen, it will fail to signal your body to breathe. Thick throat issues or poor muscle tone of the tongue can also affect normal airflow, leading to sleep interruptions. If sleep apnea is not treated early, it may develop into health problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, and severe headaches.

The following symptoms may be signs of sleep apnea:

Snoring
Repeated pauses in breathing
Deep gasps for air
Dry mouth
Irritability
Waking up with headaches
Difficulty falling asleep or excessive napping

It is important to have a professional exam to determine the cause of your health condition, find the right treatment, and change your lifestyle habits and routines as needed. Most patients with a sleep disorder are overweight, smoke excessively, or drink too much alcohol. We may also recommend using oral devices to help you deliver enough air into your system.

If the brain is insufficient for oxygen, it fails to signal the body to breathe. On the other hand, thick throat tissues or a thick tongue can also affect normal airflow and cause someone to experience sleep interruptions. If sleep apnea is not treated at its early stage, it may develop into health problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, and severe headaches.

Treatment

Aside from improving your lifestyle habits, your London dentist might recommend using oral devices to help you receive enough air in your system. If you think you have sleep apnea, call or email our dental clinic to schedule an appointment. It is vital for you to undergo a professional examination that will help to determine the root cause of your health condition and allow us to find you the right treatment. Book an appointment at Wortley Road Dental today!