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Insomnia Kearn NY, Sleep Apnea Newark, Harrison NY, Sleep Disorder, DENTIST Kearn NY
DENTIST Kearn NY Do you snore? Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Do I what?
DENTIST Kearn NY Snore? Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Snoring is annoying.
Though I kind of think snoring is funny too. DENTIST Kearn NY Not really. Most people who
snore have something called sleep apnea, which means they stop breathing many times during
the night, waking up slightly, and don’t get enough sleep - causing all kinds of serious
problems. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Seriously? DENTIST Kearn NY Seriously. Lately there’s
a tremendous amount of concern in the news about so many people being tired and fatigued
during the day Kearn DENTAL PATIENT I hate being tired. I
hate it! When I’m tired, I don’t get as much done. I get cranky. I have less drive
to accomplish things. Did I mention cranky? Also unmotivated. I’m not too happy. And
I’m cranky. DENTIST Kearn NY yes, that is bad enough,
but it can be more serious than that. There are news stories like the bus driver falling
asleep and wrapping his bus around a power pole - killing himself and other people.
Kearn DENTAL PATIENT That’s terrible! DENTIST Kearn NY Some believe that drivers
falling asleep in cars may cause more accidents than those driving drunk. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT
I hadn’t thought of that. So for some people, this tiredness problem is called?
DENTIST Kearn NY Sleep apnea. It is estimated that eighteen million people in the United
NYs may have this sleep disorder. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Eighteen million? Are
you kidding me? DENTIST Kearn NY I am not. It’s potentially
a serious ailment that can also cause medical problems like high blood pressure, heart disease,
stroke, poor concentration, irritability, weakened immune system, and memory loss.
Kearn DENTAL PATIENT How does sleep apnea happen?
DENTIST Kearn NY The most common form happens when the throat muscles relax during sleep
and cause the airway to be blocked, often by the tongue. Your breathing temporarily
stops. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Yikes. Breathing stops?
That can’t be good. DENTIST Kearn NY It’s not.
It causes oxygen levels to lower in the blood, the brain detects this decrease and reopens
the airway and you will continue breathing again. The gap in breathing is very brief
and you never fully wake up - so you don’t even know it’s happening. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT
I wonder if I have it. When I’m tired, I just reach for coffee or a Red Bull energy
drink in the afternoon. DENTIST Kearn NY That isn’t healthy and
doesn’t solve the real problem. Besides, sleep apnea causes other issues, like increasing
the risk of dying from heart attacks during sleep by 30 percent.
Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Not good at all. So how do you know if you have it?
DENTIST Kearn NY Most people don’t. People may think they got a full night’s sleep,
but are still very tired. That’s because they really only got a couple of hours of
quality sleep. Their sleep is constantly interrupted so they don’t get the deep sleep they really
need. It’s believed some people stop breathing twenty to thirty times an hour.
Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Once more - yikes! So how does anyone know they have it?
DENTIST Kearn NY Sleep apnea is most common with people who also snore, and often with
people who are very overweight. Frequently, your sleeping partner may notice your breathing
stop during the night, or at least notice the snoring. Once you suspect, you can get
tested for it. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT If you do have sleep
apnea, can anything be done? DENTIST Kearn NY Yes. One common treatment
for sleep apnea is a C-PAP device. The patient actually wears an oxygen mask
while sleeping that connects to a machine. This machine pushes in air to keep the airway
open. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT And it works?
DENTIST Kearn NY Yes but no. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Yes but no? How is it
yes and no? DENTIST Kearn NY Yes, the C-PAP is very effective.
But three quarters of patients stop using it because it is so uncomfortable, and because
you need to sleep in one position on your back for it to be effective.
Kearn DENTAL PATIENT So yes it works. But most people stop using it. Is there anything
else that helps? DENTIST Kearn NY Yes, dentists can also treat
sleep apnea. They make the patient a simple dental appliance to wear.
Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Like a retainer you get after braces?
DENTIST Kearn NY Similar, or like a mouthpiece you wear for sports. It actually pushes the
lower jaw and tongue slightly forward to keep the airway open while you sleep. It's much
more comfortable to wear. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT So a person will actually
use it! DENTIST Kearn NY Some doctors think that it
is not quite as effective as the C-PAP, but in reality, this dental device can help more
people who are suffering from sleep apnea because it is more comfortable to use and
therefore more patients will use it. Kearn DENTAL PATIENT Thank goodness for dentists!
DENTIST Kearn NY That’s what I always tell my patients! An ounce of prevention is a pound
of cure. Visit your DENTIST Kearn NY today and get
your dental checkup. You will feel better... and look better!
Insomnia, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Apnea treatments are available at your DENTIST Kearn NY office.
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