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Insomnia Rome GA, Sleep Apnea Mount Berry, Lindale GA, Sleep Disorder, DENTIST Rome GA
DENTIST Rome GA Do you snore? Rome DENTAL PATIENT Do I what?
DENTIST Rome GA Snore? Rome DENTAL PATIENT Snoring is annoying. Though
I kind of think snoring is funny too. DENTIST Rome GA 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. Rome DENTAL PATIENT Seriously? DENTIST Rome GA Seriously. Lately there’s
a tremendous amount of concern in the news about so many people being tired and fatigued
during the day Rome 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 Rome GA 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.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT That’s terrible! DENTIST Rome GA Some believe that drivers
falling asleep in cars may cause more accidents than those driving drunk. Rome DENTAL PATIENT
I hadn’t thought of that. So for some people, this tiredness problem is called?
DENTIST Rome GA Sleep apnea. It is estimated that eighteen million people in the United
GAs may have this sleep disorder. Rome DENTAL PATIENT Eighteen million? Are
you kidding me? DENTIST Rome GA 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.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT How does sleep apnea happen? DENTIST Rome GA 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.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT Yikes. Breathing stops? That can’t be good.
DENTIST Rome GA 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. Rome 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 Rome GA 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. Rome DENTAL PATIENT Not good at all. So how
do you know if you have it? DENTIST Rome GA 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. Rome DENTAL PATIENT Once more - yikes! So
how does anyone know they have it? DENTIST Rome GA 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.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT If you do have sleep apnea, can anything be done?
DENTIST Rome GA 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.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT And it works? DENTIST Rome GA Yes but no.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT Yes but no? How is it yes and no?
DENTIST Rome GA 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. Rome DENTAL PATIENT So yes it works. But most
people stop using it. Is there anything else that helps?
DENTIST Rome GA Yes, dentists can also treat sleep apnea. They make the patient a simple
dental appliance to wear. Rome DENTAL PATIENT Like a retainer you get
after braces? DENTIST Rome GA 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.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT So a person will actually use it!
DENTIST Rome GA 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.
Rome DENTAL PATIENT Thank goodness for dentists! DENTIST Rome GA That’s what I always tell
my patients! An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure.
Visit your DENTIST Rome GA today and get your dental checkup.
You will feel better... and look better!
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