Sleep apnea might be the quiet culprit of many chronic illnesses that affect millions.
We can address your sleep apnea and solve the major associated problems such as:
Snoring has long been a nuisance or, sometimes, acomical problem that a spouse brings to a marriage. In reality, snoring and a poor night’s sleep can be a sign of a much greater problem: sleep apnea. Sleep apnea literally means "without breath during sleep." Clinically, this means that patients are actually stopping their breathing pattern periodically throughout the night. These episodes are brief and happen before the body protectively wakes up enough to restart the breathing pattern.
Why does sleep apnea happen? Much of the reason is a structural problem. In many instances, the soft tissues of the lower throat and neck are being pulled by gravity while the patient is lying flat. As the tissues are pulled down, the airway gets smaller. They may snore or they may be very restless during sleep. Their partner may notice that breathing stops during sleep, and their body jerks them awake.
Sleep apnea is actually linked to several chronic diseases. An obvious problem that comes from poor sleep is fatigue. This can become dangerous in situations such as driving. Unfortunately, sleep medicines don't offer a cure. Many people with resistant high blood pressure suffer from sleep apnea. Some might try three to four medicines before diagnosing sleep apnea as the problem. This condition is also related to other heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeats and even stroke.
Sleep apnea may also play a significant role in mood and anxiety. Poor sleep will really affect every aspect of life, including one’s vitality and general outlook. It's also easy to see how patients can become anxious since the body is constantly trying to keep the body breathing, a process that should not require much effort. Even loss of sex drive may be linked to sleep apnea.
Another major issue with sleep apnea is weight gain, and the near inability to lose weight. Patients often have very little energy to actually go exercise. This becomes a vicious cycle leading to more fatigue, greater weight gain and worsening sleep apnea. Being overweight may predispose a patient to sleep apnea. Large, thick necks may aggravate the problem, as can extra weight around the midsection of the body.
Sleep apnea is diagnosed by the patient’s symptoms (or by the symptoms described by the partner) and by a sleep study test. A sleep study is done in a hospital setting using monitors that can detect the number of apneic episodes that occur. The sleep study can also follow the depth of the patient’s sleep and can determine possible treatments that might be helpful. Located in Mount Kisco, NY, Dr. Stacie Calian and her team believe that O.A.T (Oral Appliance Therapy) can save marriages as well as lives. It's our personal commitment at Smile Design Dental Spa to raise public awareness of Oral Appliance Therapy, a physician recommended and proven treatment for snoring and apnea. We love improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones.
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