Can’t Sleep? Why You Should Be Checked

It is so frustrating when you can’t sleep or fall asleep at night even when you are so tired.  A bad night of sleep can cause you to feel groggy or unproductive throughout the day.   Insomnia is a sleep disorder.  People who suffer from insomnia have a difficult time falling asleep or staying asleep at night, resulting in feeling fatigued, moody, and irritable during the day.  

Some people suffer short-term insomnia; it is usually due to a temporary interruption of routine. Others suffer chronic insomnia and it is more likely caused by unhealthy daytime and bedtime habits, such as having an irregular sleep schedule, drinking caffeinated beverages late in the day, or eating heavy meals before bedtime. Possible causes of insomnia may be psychological and medical.  Insomnia can be a symptom of other sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, which is a serious medical problem. 

For more information contact, Anna Lee, D.D.S.

How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?

          

                    

Sleep apnea may be ruining your life. You may fall asleep, only to feel the morning sun wake you up, what feels like, minutes after you have fallen asleep. Once you have not been able to hit rem sleep for several nights in a row you may begin to struggle to follow directions, complete fine motor tasks and you may fall asleep when completing important tasks. Several million Americans struggle with sleep apnea and require some sort of treatment while several thousands go untreated. When sleep apnea is left untreated death can occur.

Sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle changes, oral appliances therapy (mouthpieces), breathing devices, and surgery. Medicines typically are not used to treat sleep apnea.

Treatment may improve medical conditions linked to sleep apnea, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Don’t wait for these problems to impact your life. Get help today and get your sleep apnea under control. There are several dental procedure options that can now be used to treat sleep apnea.

For more information about Dental Sleep Apnea treatment contact Dr. Anna Lee & her team today.

How is Sleep Apnea Treated? Treatment Options

Sleep apnea can be treated with lifestyle changes, oral appliances, breathing devices and surgery.  The goals of treating sleep apnea are to restore regular breathing during sleep and to relieve symptoms, such as loud snoring and daytime sleepiness. Without the benefits of treating sleep apnea you may be stuck with a negative impact on your life.

Treatment may reduce the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Lifestyle Changes may relieve Mild Sleep Apnea:

·       lose excess weight

·       avoid alcohol, tranquilizers, sleeping pills

·       sleep on the side or abdomen rather than on the back

·       keep the nasal passages open at night

·       stop smoking

For more information on sleep apnea contact, Dr. Anna Lee & her team today.