{"id":1062,"date":"2017-01-27T23:11:36","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T23:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/?p=1062"},"modified":"2020-03-20T15:59:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T15:59:13","slug":"sleep-apnea-therapy-in-grapevine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/27\/sleep-apnea-therapy-in-grapevine\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose Sleep Apnea Therapy in Grapevine to Get Your Zzzzz\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unfortunately, there are many reasons why people don\u2019t sleep well: late night work, a recorded television show, and a new baby to name only a few. For some, however, lack of rest is because of a sleep disorder, the most common of which is sleep apnea. Some 20 million American adults have sleep apnea and an estimated 80 percent are undiagnosed. The most common form of this condition is obstructive sleep apnea<\/a>, when breathing is interrupted because soft tissue in the throat obstructs your airway. Luckily, there is a solution. With sleep apnea therapy in Grapevine, Dr. Martin diagnoses patients and prescribes a custom-fitted oral appliance to maintain and open airway.<\/p>\n

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Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n

We wish we could just look at a patient and know whether or not they have sleep apnea. In truth, however, we need your help. There are seven signs and symptoms you may experience that can indicate sleep apnea. If you have any of the following, contact Smiles by Martin to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

Loud Snoring<\/h2>\n

We all may snore occasionally, such as when we have a cold or allergies. However, if you snore loudly night after night, then this may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring is caused by the partial blockage of air as it moves through your airway. Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea and not everyone with sleep apnea snores. See your Grapevine dentist.<\/p>\n

Pauses in Breath<\/h2>\n

If your bed partner has told you that your breathing frequently stops and then restarts with a snort, then you may have sleep apnea. This happens because when breathing stops, the oxygen level in your brain drops and your brain receives a signal to abruptly restart breathing.<\/p>\n

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness<\/h2>\n

Excessive daytime sleepiness, or EDS, is marked by unusual daytime fatigue. Common symptoms of EDS are:<\/p>\n