01 Aug How To Recognize Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Do you often struggle with daytime drowsiness, moodiness, or issues with concentration or memory? If so, the issue could be with how well you sleep. People with sleep apnea often feel tired in the day and the disorder could eventually strain their heart health! At our Mansfield, TX sleep center we can help you sleep easier, and in today’s blog, we’re looking at how to recognize sleep apnea.
The Warning Signs of Sleep Trouble
When should you contact our team for a consultation and possibly a diagnosis? If your significant other reports snoring on a nightly basis, this could be a sign of limited breathing capabilities at night, a major factor in the presence of sleep apnea. If you wake in the night gasping for air or trying to breathe, this could be a sign. Other possible warning signs include waking with dry mouth, headaches, moodiness, and difficulty concentrating on tasks at work or school. Issues with short term memory could be a factor too! Of course, daytime drowsiness is a major indicator. When one or more of these symptoms apply to you, please reach out to our team.
Underlying Factors and Complications
What causes sleep apnea? The disorder essentially means that as you sleep, soft tissues collapse and cut off airflow. You stop breathing briefly, interrupting your REM sleep even if you don’t recall this happening. Factors behind the disorder could include obesity, a large neck circumference, sinus and allergy conners, and a deviated septum. Excessive alcohol consultation could be a factor as well, as could sleeping on your back instead of your side. As part of your treatment, we will ask you questions about your sleep habits and symptoms, and may even order an at-home sleep test to see if you require treatment for sleep apnea.
Seeking Treatment
For many, we offer relief with an oral appliance instead of a CPAP machine. The oral appliance is a device custom-made for your smile, one that looks and fits much like a mouthguard. When in place, this will shift your jaw and tongue forward to prevent the collapse of soft tissues, so you can breathe without complication and feel more rested and alert the next day. The oral appliance is easy to use and clean, and can travel with you too. If you have any questions about how we treat issues like sleep apnea, then contact our team today to learn more.
Discover Sleep Solutions With Our Mansfield, TX Dental Team
Our team is ready to help you enjoy a good night’s rest by treating your obstructive sleep issues. To find out more about improving how well you rest at night, talk to your Mansfield, TX, dental team at (817) 592-8475 today!