Sleep Better Georgia Dental Sleep Medicine Blog

Obstructive sleep apnea is a health condition that can have serious implications for your overall health. It can regularly interrupt a person’s sleep more than a hundred times in a single night, and this restless sleep can leave a person weary throughout the day and more likely to develop cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure. Here are a few factors that may worsen a case of sleep apnea along with a few changes you can make to mitigate the problem.

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Did you know that as many as 30% of Americans report that they struggle to fall or stay asleep? This percentage nearly doubles when looking at people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This autoimmune disease causes widespread inflammation that leads to stiffness, swelling, and joint pain. If you have RA and can never seem to get quality sleep, continue reading. There could be a link between your RA and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)! Continue reading to learn more about how they are related.

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More and more people are being diagnosed with sleep apnea as of late – especially in the United States. This is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. Sleep apnea isn’t just dangerous, but it also appears to be on the rise. Continue reading to learn more about sleep apnea, its risk factors, and what you can do to combat those risks.

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Affecting a significant number of adults, sleep apnea is a common disorder characterized by breathing pauses during sleep. While many factors contribute to this condition, did you know that the temperature of your sleeping environment could affect the severity and frequency of apneic episodes? Finding the perfect temperature could be a game-changer in managing this condition! Read on to learn more.

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Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and resumes throughout the night. When one isn’t getting the quality sleep they need at night, it becomes impossible to thrive during the day. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to reduce your sleep apnea symptoms and get more quality sleep. Some people claim that sleeping in a reclined position can help, but is this recommended? Continue reading to learn more.

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It’s just a bad night of sleep—no big deal. That’s what you tell yourself day after day, but could your nightly problems lead to more serious dangers? If it’s sleep apnea and you don’t get treated, it could be a life-or-death situation! You may underestimate the impact that your sleep apnea can have on you and those around you, so keep reading to learn about how it could lead to disaster and why you should get treated.

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People who struggle to get a good night’s rest due to complications like chronic snoring or interrupted breathing might be suffering from sleep apnea. If your dentist suspects that you may be dealing with this disorder, they can recommend you to a specialist who can perform a sleep test—which is designed to collect essential information to determine if you truly have sleep apnea. Keep reading to learn what happens during this examination and how you can prepare for your visit.

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It is estimated that approximately 22 million Americans are suffering from sleep apnea. This number is rising every year as more and more people are being diagnosed. Similarly, anxiety is on the rise. While it’s normal to have a certain amount of anxiety as a response to stress, higher levels of anxiety can become a problem. What many people don’t know is that these two conditions can sometimes be related. Continue reading to learn how.

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Are you a loud snorer? Do you often wake up feeling grouchy and exhausted, despite a full night’s sleep? If so, you might be dealing with sleep apnea. While it may not seem like a big deal, failing to seek treatment for this condition can significantly impact your well-being. In fact, a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) revealed that untreated sleep apnea can accelerate epigenetic aging. Read on to learn about the details of this study and the consequences of leaving sleep apnea untreated!

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As the sunlight shines on your bed, you and your partner stir awake. What could be a sweet, romantic moment between you instantly turns sour when they complain yet again about your loud snoring throughout the night. Reluctantly, the two of you start another fatigue-filled day on a resentful note. In this instance and many others like it, sleep disordered breathing (e.g., sleep apnea) could be interfering with your relationship.

Relationships can be challenging enough without sleep apnea, so continue reading to learn why you should eliminate this problem and how addressing the condition can help.

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