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While over 22 million people in the United States struggle with sleep apnea and its miserable symptoms, many people still do not understand the many negative effects this disorder has on your overall well-being.
Our San Francisco dentist and our staff work to enlighten patients about the ill effects of sleep apnea as well as offer some concrete solutions to help eliminate sleep apnea.
While it is true that sleep apnea often includes excessively loud snoring which disrupts the sleep of the sufferer and those who share a sleeping space, the disorder brings some significant problems to sufferers.
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SLEEP APNEA
• EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS- It makes sense that if your body does not go into the deepest stages of sleep and you also wake frequently to get oxygen, you will be severely sleep-deprived. Not only does this sort of constant exhaustion make those who suffer from the disorder feel miserable, but it also puts those with sleep apnea at risk for accidents and critical mistakes because of physical and mental fatigue.
• DEPRESSION- Studies show those with sleep apnea have a greater chance of dealing with depression and other mood disorders.
• HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE- Because of the frequent waking that happens when you have sleep apnea, your body endures considerably higher levels of stress. This elevated stress brings on high blood pressure.
• HEART DISEASES- High blood pressure frequently leads to an increased chance of stroke and heart attack.
• TYPE 2 DIABETES- Your body will not properly use insulin if it is continuously under the sort of stress that comes from lack of sleep and lack of oxygen.
• ACID REFLUX- Patients with sleep apnea often experience this disorder. Although some researchers do not agree if sleep apnea brings on acid reflux or if having acid reflux worsens sleep apnea symptoms
If you or a loved one shows sleep apnea symptoms, you should contact our office for an appointment with our sleep apnea dentist in San Francisco. We have different ways to treat the problem, and many are simple and comfortable. Above all eliminating sleep apnea leads to a healthier happier life for you.