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It’s easy to take sleep for granted. Everyone has to sleep, and most people get sufficient sleep every night. However, many people struggle with a condition known as sleep apnea. One way to know that you may have sleep apnea is if you wake up feeling tired every day. However, there are other symptoms and concerns when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Brady Camp and Magnolia Park Dental may have solutions for you.
Sleep apnea causes people to stop breathing while they are sleeping. In extreme cases, people who have sleep apnea may stop breathing up to 100-300 times every night. If you have any of these symptoms, you may want to consider whether you have sleep apnea.
Besides feeling tired during the day, sleep apnea can cause other health complications or aggravate existing conditions. For example, sleep apnea is linked to depression and anxiety, and people who live with this affliction report reduced memory and concentration.
Additionally, sleep apnea can aggravate conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
The most well-known sleep apnea treatment is a CPAP machine. However, many people find these uncomfortable. More severe cases of sleep apnea might be treated with surgical solutions, but some patients find this treatment overly severe.
Another alternative is an oral appliance that Dr. Camp’s practice can provide. Oral appliances are similar to snore guards. These appliances help with sleep apnea by positioning your jaw to keep the airway open while you sleep. If you’re reluctant to take a more drastic route, an oral appliance may be ideal.
Are you living with sleep apnea and looking for a solution? Call Dr. Brady Camp and the team at Magnolia Park Dental today at (972) 573-4600 to schedule an appointment for a consultation. Our team will determine whether or not an oral appliance can give you relief from sleep apnea symptoms.