{"id":106,"date":"2017-11-29T12:36:35","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T12:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2019-06-07T12:59:07","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T12:59:07","slug":"dentist-temple-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/dentist-temple-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist in Temple On the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_65259413-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"man who can\u2019t sleep\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_65259413-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_65259413-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AdobeStock_65259413.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you frequently snore and wake up feeling more tired than before you went to sleep, you may not realize there is a treatable condition behind your interrupted rest, or that the solution comes from your dentist in Temple. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects some 22 million Americans, and its effects can be deadly. Keep reading to learn about the warning signs for sleep apnea and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how it\u2019s treated<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; because you deserve relief from chronic exhaustion!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Obstructive Sleep Apnea Occurs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSA is caused by a partial or complete blockage of air from the lungs through the windpipe during sleep. It occurs when the tongue or the lower jaw become so relaxed that the collapse, blocking oxygen to the brain. Snoring is common as a result of constricted air. Desperate to resume breathing, the brain sends out an emergency signal to wake the body up. People who have OSA may have their sleep interrupted hundreds of times in one night. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk factors for OSA include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight or obese (most significant factor)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a narrow airway <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deviated septum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blocked sinuses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications that affect sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol or tobacco consumption, especially before bed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea presents with symptoms that are common to a number of other conditions affecting sleep, like anxiety, depression, and others. For that reason, the condition may remain undiagnosed or misunderstood for years before a solution is finally found. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning about the symptoms of sleep apnea can help to ensure that you or your loved one receive the treatment you need to sleep peacefully once again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the most common warning signs of OSA. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loud, chronic snoring that is disruptive enough to disturb a sleeping partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeatedly waking with a start, gasp, or choking sensation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytime confusion or difficulty completing routine tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhaustion or fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking with a dry mouth or sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with your sleep dentist or general doctor if you notice any of these warning signs of OSA. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How We Treat It<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common treatment for OSA is with a CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure machine, which shoots a steady stream of air into the lungs to keep the windpipe open during sleep. For patients who do not find relief with a CPAP or who wish for an alternative treatment can benefit from a removable oral appliance, which is smaller, more portable, and often more comfortable. Your dentist will talk to you about your options to help determine which may be best for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know all about the common symptoms of OSA, you have a better idea of what may be causing your poor sleep. Don\u2019t hesitate to contact a professional if you think you could benefit from sleep apnea treatment! <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About the Authors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dr. Richard Fossum and Dr. Brooke Elmore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are general dentists providing specialty services like treatment for sleep apnea in Temple. To learn more about this sleep breathing disorder or to schedule an appointment, you are invited to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact the office at 254-778-3900.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you frequently snore and wake up feeling more tired than before you went to sleep, you may not realize there is a treatable condition behind your interrupted rest, or that the solution comes from your dentist in Temple. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects some 22 million Americans, and its effects can be deadly. 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