06/02/2015 16:02
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Are you afraid you may suffer from a sleep disorder? For millions of Americans, the answer is, “Yes.” Unfortunately, not all sleep disorders have obvious symptoms. They can easily slip under the radar for many years. Sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder, and you may have it without even knowing it. Here is what you need to know about this common problem.
- Sleep apnea symptoms can be easy to miss. You may snore loudly or all the time. You may feel sleepy during the daytime even when you know you got enough sleep. Many people report waking up with headaches, sore throats and dry mouths, or they feel unrefreshed.
- Complications are common and can be serious. While it may not sound like a serious problem, for your future health, it can be. People with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, are more likely to suffer from obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and depression. They also tend to be more accident-prone.
- OSA is treatable. Treatment can help control your symptoms, reduce associated risks and simply help you feel better throughout the day. CPAP therapy and oral appliance therapy are among the most common treatments.
Call us today if you have symptoms of sleep apnea or want to schedule an evaluation with our Northridge dentist.