Is Lack of Sleep Harming You?

Call (770) 394-4310 for your consultation with sleep dentist Dr. Jeff Rodgers

Millions of people endure it. The haze of weariness, the forgetfulness, the enormous effort that’s required to get out of bed every morning. For over half (yes, you read correctly: over 50%!) of American adults, these daily struggles hamper a normal lifestyle and relationships. But even more importantly, lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your health.

What can sleep loss do? Just a few examples include diabetes complications, depression, blood pressure problems, strokes, and heart attacks. Just as your body needs air, food, and water, sleep gives you the ability to survive and thrive.

Your dentist could hold the key to a good night’s rest
Ok, so everything we’ve talked about so far regarding sleep makes sense. But you might be wondering “what does a dentist like Dr. Rodgers have to do with solving a sleep problem?” If what’s interrupting your rest is sleep apnea, then the answer is “everything!” Here’s why. Sleep apnea is a condition in which your airway is restricted. This can stem from a number of diverse causes, but the universal result is that people stop breathing for at least 10 seconds periodically throughout the night -- a very serious issue.

From his Dunwoody, GA dental practice, Dr. Rodgers can analyze your condition and determine if you have sleep apnea. If you’re diagnosed, there’s good news. Dental sleep medicine has devised a comfortable, compact, efficient relief for sleep apnea and snoring, and you can get it straight from Dr. Rodgers.

Get help today
It could be that your friends and family have said they’re concerned about you. Maybe you’ve become more forgetful, or you’re always tired and irritable. Your health may be suffering, and perhaps you just can’t focus on work and hobbies very well. Whatever effects you’re experiencing from sleep loss, call our Dunwoody practice today and schedule your sleep apnea and snoring evaluation. Your rest is too precious to lose. Regain the full life you’ve been missing with conservative treatment from sleep dentist Dr. Jeff Rodgers.