Sleep Apnea & Appliances in Calgary, AB
Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that can cause various issues during sleep. A person suffering from this ailment will not be able to rest and recuperate energy. On top of that, sleep apnea can lead to numerous complications affecting the heart and brain health.
Oasis Dental in Calgary can assess your situation and recommend the optimal course of action. Our oral experts are used to dealing with sleep apnea and can provide counseling to all the patients struggling from it.
What is sleep apnea?
People who are suffering from sleep apnea will stop breathing during the night. Their airways tend to become blocked during sleep, which will cause sudden waking up. Even if a person manages to stay asleep, they will get a limited amount of air to their lungs. When that happens, they will snore or start choking.
Lack of oxygen can deteriorate heart and brain health over time. A person who has sleep apnea will wake dozens of times during the night and, in severe cases, more than a hundred times every night. Oftentimes, the condition is caused by sleeping on the back, which leads to narrowing of the airways. The problem can also be caused by deviation or some other oral irregularities.
What are the most common symptoms of the condition?
Symptoms of sleep apnea can vary in terms of severity and frequency. Most people will experience snoring. But, the fact that you’re snoring doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re suffering from the condition. Perhaps the best way of telling that you have sleep apnea is by the constant morning fatigue. In more severe cases, it is easy to spot that you’re suffering from some kind of sleeping disorder.
Common sleep apnea symptoms are:
- Loud snoring
- Irregular breathing patterns
- Morning headache and fatigue
- Gasping or choking
- Insomnia
- Sexual problem
- Memory loss, trouble focusing, and irritability
- Nighttime urination
After some time, sleep apnea can cause complications like:
- Depression, mood swings, and other mental changes
- Heart and brain issues
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
In order to address sleep apnea, you need to contact Oasis Dental in Calgary, AB and perform a full oral exam.
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