Sleep Apnea: Do you snore?
Does your spouse snore? You could have sleep apnea. Call us to schedule a home sleep test. Sleep Apnea cause you to stop breathing. Dr. Matt has already helped many of our patients. Sleep apnea is defined as pauses in air flow of greater than 10 seconds in length (hence the term “apnea”) during sleep. These pauses are caused by the collapse of the soft tissues in the back of the throat called the “pharyngeal” tissue. Sometimes the pauses are significant enough to cause a decrease in oxygen reaching the brain.
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This causes fragmentation in sleep, and patients are often very sleepy during the daytime as a result. Some report diminished functioning at work, along with the need to nap during the day. Patients may be so sleepy during the day, that they even fall asleep at the wheel of a car while driving—very scary.
Call us to schedule a home sleep test. Sleep Apnea cause you to stop breathing. Dr. Matt has already helped many of our patients.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a common condition and chronic disorder affecting millions, where while sleeping, patients repeatedly stop breathing during the night. Each pause in breathing is called “apnea” – meaning “no breath”. This pause typically lasts 10 seconds or longer and happens regularly throughout the night.
When someone with obstructive sleep apnea (or OSA) sleeps, gravity and muscle relaxation allows the tongue and surrounding soft tissue to fall back into the throat area. This collapses the airway and obstructs the airflow. This condition is further complicated by excessive weight, loss of muscle tone due to aging or excessive tissue in the upper airway. Additionally, sleeping on your back or alcohol use may increase apnea events.
Do You Know?
Approximately 80% of Americans have never asked this question and live with symptoms of sleep apnea
Typical symptoms look like:
- Snoring
- Frequent breaks of pauses in breathing
- Prolonged sleepiness
- Poor memory
- Forgetful
- Choking or gasping for air during sleep
- Frequent headaches in the morning
- Multiple nighttime bathroom trips
- High blood pressure
- Overweight or obese
Please call our office to schedule a home sleep study test.
Call Us Today:
(210) 263-1014
San Antonio Dentist – Orsatti Dental – Sleep Apnea
Located in San Antonio, the dental experts at Orsatti Dental have many years of experience in Sleep Apnea, routine dentistry and dental restoration. If you’d like more information about what dental implants can do for you, contact Orsatti Dental in San Antonio today. The smile of your dreams is just a phone call away. (210) 263-1014
In August of 1986, Dr. Louis Orsatti and his wife Debbie Orsatti opened up the doors to Orsatti Dental for the first time. With a dream and passion for dentistry, the Orsatti’s set out to help the people of San Antonio by offering affordable dental care while not compromising quality. 30 years later and Orsatti Dental has become a highly distinguished San Antonio dentistry well known for their commitment to their patients. Because of this recognition, people from far and wide find themselves traveling to our office for all their dental needs. The Orsatti’s are constantly pushing the envelope and introducing newly released technologies and techniques that improve the overall quality of their patients’ care. From humble roots and a dream to an established San Antonio Dentist, Dr. Orsatti and Orsatti Dental will be here providing compassionate dental care for generations to come!
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