{"id":521,"date":"2018-01-06T17:37:50","date_gmt":"2018-01-06T17:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=521"},"modified":"2018-02-13T17:38:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T17:38:06","slug":"sleep-apnea-of-westampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-of-westampton\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Snooze When It Comes to Sleep Apnea of Westampton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_86397801__1517407513_86632-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man drowsy from poor sleep\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_86397801__1517407513_86632-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_86397801__1517407513_86632-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_86397801__1517407513_86632.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Have you noticed that no matter how much <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/sleep-apnea-treatment.html\">sleep<\/a> you get, you still feel lethargic throughout the day? Do you also find it hard to concentrate and focus? If you have these symptoms, your dentist says that you may be suffering from sleep apnea of Westamptom and need to immediately seek help. As you continue reading, you\u2019ll learn why this condition is nothing to snooze on and the ways available to address it.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<p>Sleep apnea is a condition where you wake up throughout the night, constantly breaking your sleep pattern, leaving you restless the next day. This happens because the muscles in your throat have become flaccid, allowing your airway to close while you sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, your body has a built-in safety mechanism to protect you when there\u2019s a threat such as a loss of oxygen, where your brain sends a stress signal through your nervous system that alerts you to wake up. So it\u2019s actually a plus that your sleep is being disturbed. Now, the issue that is causing the collapse of your airway just needs to be addressed.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n<p>Along with the symptoms mentioned above, there are other warning signs of sleep apnea, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Snoring<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Depression<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sexual dysfunction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Memory loss<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Treat Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n<p>One of the common ways to treat sleep apnea is with a CPAP machine, which is a mask with a hose attachment, that supplies you with a steady stream of air while you sleep. The problem with this method, though, is that many people have an issue with its cumbersome structure and the noise that it makes while running.<\/p>\n<p>An alternative is an oral appliance, which offers more convenience. It brings the jaw forward, which forces your throat muscles to remain tense, keeping your airway open for oxygen to flow.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Ways to Get Better Sleep<\/h2>\n<p>There are some other ways that you can enhance your sleep:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a Schedule <\/strong>\u2013 Establishing a set time to go to bed and wake up each day will help program your body to have a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bedtime Routine <\/strong>\u2013 Developing a bedtime routine such as soaking in the bathtub or reading, helps to prepare your brain to go into a sleep mode.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment <\/strong>\u2013 It also helps to create an environment that is conducive to you having great rest. It\u2019s suggested that you make sure that all electronic devices are powered off and the room is dark.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort <\/strong>\u2013 You will definitely be able to rest better if your mattress provides you with comfort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fasting <\/strong>\u2013 It\u2019s important to have a mini fast of at least two to three hours before going to sleep, so that your body is not having to work to digest food while it\u2019s supposed to be resting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Healthy Lifestyle <\/strong>\u2013 Abstaining from smoking and drinking alcohol will have definite effects on delivering a great night\u2019s sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are suffering from sleep apnea, there is help for you, so it\u2019s important that you not ignore it. It could be life-threatening because you are twice as likely to die in your sleep, but it\u2019s definitely not a death sentence.<\/p>\n<p>By contacting your dentist for sleep apnea treatment of Westampton, you can get the care that you need to regain the value that a restful night has to offer you, and get back to leading a healthy and productive life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bill Greenberg received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Boston University and then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Tufts University. With specialized training in oral appliances and sleep apnea, he has four decades of experience in dentistry. Dr. Greenberg practices at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry and can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mthollyfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you noticed that no matter how much sleep you get, you still feel lethargic throughout the day? Do you also find it hard to concentrate and focus? If you have these symptoms, your dentist says that you may be suffering from sleep apnea of Westamptom and need to immediately seek help. 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