{"id":828,"date":"2016-01-27T18:20:35","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T18:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/?p=828"},"modified":"2020-03-20T15:59:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T15:59:13","slug":"how-your-dentist-can-treat-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/27\/how-your-dentist-can-treat-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Dentist Can Treat Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you wake up in the morning feeling less than refreshed? Have you been told you snore? If you have problems with your sleep, you may be one of the many adults who suffer from sleep apnea. Don\u2019t worry, you are in luck! If you are looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Smiles+By+Martin+-+Cosmetic+and+General+Dentistry\/@32.9430315,-97.1010863,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x864dd4c98e6d3829:0xeecb0c9d063a7d6d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sleep apnea treatment <\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Smiles+By+Martin+-+Cosmetic+and+General+Dentistry\/@32.9430315,-97.1010863,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x864dd4c98e6d3829:0xeecb0c9d063a7d6d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">near<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keller<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smiles by Martin Dentistry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to help you get the rest you need to stay happy and healthy. Keep reading to find out common sleep apnea symptoms as well as some reasons to see a dentist, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/meet-dr-martin.html\">Dr. Greg Martin<\/a>, to help treat sleep apnea!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Sleep Apnea?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea is a common disorder where you briefly stop breathing as you sleep. Sleep apnea is dangerous for your health, and extreme cases can even have fatal results. Anyone can have sleep apnea \u2014 even children. There are many different signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. You may have some or all of them. It is important to diagnose sleep apnea as soon as possible to help prevent further health problems from occurring. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what sleep apnea is, let\u2019s talk about some of the common causes, signs and symptoms of sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Common Causes for Sleep Apnea:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being overweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlarged tonsils <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlarged adenoids: A mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat, often hindering speaking and breathing in young children. (adenoids shrink as we get older so this is usually a problem unique to children)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic causes such as an inherited narrow airway or a large tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking sedatives before bedtime <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming alcoholic beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothyroidism: Abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development in children and adults.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acromegaly: Abnormal growth of hands, feet, and face caused by overproduction of growth hormones by the pituitary gland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lung disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long periods of pauses in which you do not breathe while sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gasping during sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty staying awake or being tired during the day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression or mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you are asleep when signs of sleep apnea occur, they are often reported to you by a spouse or other sleeping partner. Healthy sleep is attainable for you (and your partner), and Dr. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greg Martin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be able to determine and suggest the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/sleep-apnea-therapy.html\">sleep apnea treatment<\/a> plan for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is Oral Appliance Therapy?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral Appliances are shaped like a mouth protector, and are worn when you are sleeping. Oral therapy is designed specifically to provide the right amount of air for people who snore or have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). \u00a0Oral appliances can be used alone or with another form of therapy through a continuous positive air pressure <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/snoringisntsexy.com\/learn\/cpap\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(CPAP)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce snoring and treat obstructive sleep apnea to prevent the airway from collapsing. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Some Advantages of Oral Appliance Therapy:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral appliances are comfortable and easy to wear. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral appliances are small and easy to carry when traveling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment with oral appliances is reversible and non-invasive.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know that you are living with sleep apnea and are unhappy with your current treatment plan, or are seeking treatment for the first time, contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Smiles+By+Martin+-+Cosmetic+and+General+Dentistry\/@32.9430315,-97.1010863,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x864dd4c98e6d3829:0xeecb0c9d063a7d6d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smiles by Martin Dentistry <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">near<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keller <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">817.481.1041<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Schedule an appointment with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Greg Martin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to go over other sleep apnea treatment options and help you find a safer alternative treatment for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you wake up in the morning feeling less than refreshed? Have you been told you snore? If you have problems with your sleep, you may be one of the many adults who suffer from sleep apnea. Don\u2019t worry, you are in luck! 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