READY
FOR A BETTER NIGHT'S SLEEP?
Did you know that sleep apnea
is one of the leading causes of a poor night's sleep?
WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by repeated episodes of blocked breathing during sleep. Reduced oxygen to your brain and body prevent proper healing and functioning. The most common type of Sleep Apnea is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This occurs when your muscles relax during sleep, allowing soft tissues or your tongue to fall back and block your airway. This causes you to stop breathing for anywhere from a few seconds to a minute at a time. These breathing blocks are followed by awakenings that disturb your sleep because your brain is waking you up just enough to stay alive. The awakenings are sometimes so subtle you don’t realize why you can't seem to get a good nights sleep.
HOW DOES IT AFFECT MY HEALTH?
Your body needs good quality sleep for it to fully recharge at night. If not addressed, Sleep Apnea can lead to a number of medical issues that affect your heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, jaw joints, mouth, as well as your reproductive, digestive and immune systems.
THE RISKS
HEART
HEART ATTACK
STROKE
HEART FAILURE
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
BRAIN
DEMENTIA
MENTAL FUNCTION
MOOD
DEPRESSION
ANXIETY
LUNGS
LOW OXYGEN LEVELS
AIRWAY COLLAPSE
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
PULMONARY HYPERTENSION
WORSENING ASTHMA
PANCREAS
TYPE-2 DIABETES
INSULIN RESISTANCE
G.I.
GERD
ACID REFLUX
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
POOR GUT MICROBIOME
WEIGHT GAIN
RENAL
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
WAKING TO URINATE
ORAL
JAW JOINT ISSUES
BITE ISSUES
DRY MOUTH
GUM DISEASE
TEETH GRINDING
ACCIDENTS
MOTOR VEHICLE
CLUMSINESS
BALANCE ISSUES
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
REDUCE LIBIDO
MALE INFERTILITY
FEMALE INFERTILITY
IMMUNE SYSTEM
WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES
INCREASED CANCER RISK
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
KIDNEYS
BREASTS
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How do you know if your tiredness is caused by sleep apnea or something else?
Finding the cause of sleeping problems can be complicated. For example, is it high stress that wakes you up at night or is it a breathing issue that wakes you up feeling stressed? There are many factors that influence a good night's sleep. Keep reading to find learn more along with some easy tips for better sleep.
Dr. Jessica Smith and her team at Feather Dental know sleep apnea. We use multiple screening tools, including a pharyngometer & rhinomanometer, medical questionnaires, and Dr. Jessica’s expert knowledge to help sort it all out. Plus, we offer sleep apnea screenings completely free.
We bill your medical insurance for you!
Sleep Apnea is a medical issue and we want your medical insurance to help cover the costs. Our team will submit your claim to your medical insurance. In order for your medical insurance to help you’ll need a sleep study and diagnosis with an MD. We can help you through every step of the process.
Not all medical insurances have the same coverage, so reach out to our team if you want us to help you find out more about your specific insurance.
