Sleep apnea is a very common medical condition where a person stops breathing periodically during the night due to a blockage in the airway (as often as 20 to 30 times an hour or more). Each time you are unable to breathe normally, the oxygen level in your blood drops and CO2 builds up. This alerts your brain, triggering a release of stress hormones and an increase in blood pressure, temporarily waking you up and kicking you out of deep sleep to restart proper breathing.
This constant sleep-awakening cycle prevents patients from achieving consistent deep sleep. The result is a variety of negative consequences for your overall quality of life and your health. Left untreated, sleep apnea is believed to be a major contributing factor to life-threatening illnesses — from high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke to diabetes and brain injury.
Don’t let sleep apnea keep you from achieving a complete night’s sleep and a healthy life. Allow Broomfield Premier Dentistry to explore personalized sleep apnea treatment options to help you sleep, breathe, and feel better.
Snoring
Has your partner, family member, or roommate ever complained about you snoring at night? You’re not alone. Over 60% of people snore. Why?
Snoring occurs when your airway is blocked. This blockage might be the result of:
- The anatomy of the soft tissues in your mouth
- Sleeping on your back
- Being overweight or having a large neck
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Suffering from nasal problems
- Sleep deprivation
If you’re a constant heavy snorer, it’s possible that you’re dealing with something more serious than outlined above. You might be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a very common medical condition where a person stops breathing periodically during the night due to a blockage in the airway (as often as 20 to 30 times an hour or more). Each time you are unable to breathe normally, the oxygen level in your blood drops and CO2 builds up. This alerts your brain, triggering a release of stress hormones and an increase in blood pressure, temporarily waking you up and kicking you out of deep sleep to restart proper breathing.
This constant sleep-awakening cycle prevents patients from achieving consistent deep sleep. The result is a variety of negative consequences for your overall quality of life and your health. Left untreated, sleep apnea is believed to be a major contributing factor to life-threatening illnesses — from high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke to diabetes and brain injury.
Don’t let sleep apnea keep you from achieving a complete night’s sleep and a healthy life. Allow Broomfield Premier Dentistry to explore personalized sleep apnea treatment options to help you sleep, breathe, and feel better.