Are you a chronic snorer? Do you frequently get up for work in the morning feeling even more tired than when you originally laid down for bed? Given that around 22 million people in the United States are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea—both adults and children alike—the chances are extremely high that your snoring could be because of sleep apnea.
As quickly mentioned above, snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, but it can be easily addressed with effective sleep apnea treatment in Las Vegas. Learn more in this week’s blog post.
Understanding Sleep Apnea
The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. It’s characterized by multiple stops in breathing while you rest, happening up to hundreds of times without you consciously waking out of your sleep, although your brain and body are constantly interrupted while resting. This happens when the throat, neck and tongue muscles relax, blocking much of your airway.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Many people wonder why their partners snore so loudly and often when they have sleep apnea. As mentioned above, the airway becomes partially or completely blocked when people have this condition. So, when your brain receives the signal that your breathing has become interrupted, it will send a signal to jolt your body awake just enough to clear the airway. When this takes place, you’ll hear your partner make a loud choking or snoring sound. This happens throughout the night as many times as the airway becomes obstructed.
Get Treatment for Sleep Apnea Before It’s Too Late
If you or your partner have this condition, seeking sleep apnea therapy in Las Vegas should be your highest priority. Not only is your mood probably effected, interfering with your day to day productivity and relationships with family and friends because of your fatigue, but sleep apnea poses serious health concerns. The scariest part? The people who have obstructive sleep apnea but never receive treatment are 4 times more likely to have a stroke and 3 times more likely to develop heart disease!
Plus, your chances of getting in an auto accident are much higher because you can’t focus like you normally would. You may fall asleep at the wheel or even react slowly to another dangerous driver on the road.
Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea treatment can include either CPAP therapy or a custom oral appliance created specially from your dentist.
CPAP therapy consists of a breathing machine that you would wear throughout the night. It works by flushing air through the airway, keeping it open and free from blockage. However, there are many people who are intolerant to the machine while trying to sleep.
A custom oral appliance is another option that suits a variety of patients—even those that are CPAP intolerant. Your local dental professional deeply understands the inner and outer workings of the head, neck, and throat, creating the best solution to address your sleeping disorder. This small, personalized device works by repositioning your lower jaw and keeping your tongue and throat muscles from obstructing the airway.
If you haven’t been feeling well rested or notice that your partner keeps snoring throughout the night, either of you may have sleep apnea. Learn more by visiting your local dentist for help with diagnosis and treatment with CPAP, an oral appliance, or combined therapy!
About Our Office
Here at iSleepSolutions, we want every patient to enjoy their rest throughout the night and not have to worry about this dangerous condition while sleeping. Give us a call today to schedule your next visit to see if you can benefit from sleep apnea therapy.