Don’t Doze on Sleep Apnea in Weatherford, TX!

Do you find yourself feeling fatigued, less mentally sharp, or less productive even when you have a full eight hours of sleep? You may not be aware, but there could be an underlying problem. Our sleep dentistry specialist, Dr. Deborah Romack, helps patients every day discover that issue: sleep apnea in Weatherford, TX.  Weatherford Dental Sleep Medicine has all the resources you need to get back to normal, productive sleep patterns.

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common, but serious disorder where your breathing is briefly disrupted while you’re sleeping throughout the night. You may wonder, “Why should I be concerned if I’m not conscious?” Our body goes through various sleep cycles, and these cycles are pertinent to allowing your body to be fully rested and rejuvenated. If your breathing is irregular and disrupts the natural flow of your sleep cycles, your body will never feel totally invigorated. This can cause:

• Irritability
• Exhaustion
• Mood swings
• Forgetfulness
• Shortened attention span
• Hypertension
• Improper hormone levels
• Higher chances of cardiovascular disease

Do I have sleep apnea?

It can be difficult to recognize if you have sleep apnea on your own because most of the obvious symptoms occur while you are sleeping. One of the best ways to figure out if you may be suffering from this disorder is to ask your bed partner if they have noticed any irregularity in your sleep patterns. Another option is to actually record yourself while you’re sleeping. This way, you can actually watch your movement and hear any inconsistencies in snoring. Some symptoms of sleep apnea include:

• Loud and chronic snoring every night
• Pauses in breathing
• Choking, snorting, or gasping during sleep
• Waking up in the night feeling short of breath
• Daytime sleepiness and fatigue, despite the amount of time spent in bed
• Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
• Going to the bathroom frequently throughout the night
• Morning headaches
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Irregular weight gain

After monitoring your sleep habits for a few nights, take our sleep apnea quiz! It is important for us at Weatherford Dental Sleep Medicine to understand the likelihood and severity of sleep apnea in your case. The number of “yes” responses you give influences our understanding of your condition. Within 24 hours of submitting the form, you’ll hear from a member of our team about the results and whether or not we would recommend a consultation visit.

Get assistance from Weatherford Dental Sleep Medicine

Is sleep apnea a condition you are currently seeking assistance with? Our accommodating team alongside Dr. Romack has various services available to our patients. Our objective is to provide assistance for our patients wishing to reclaim the sleep they need and deserve. Some of our services include:

• Oral appliances for snoring treatments
• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine
• Intraoral appliances
• Combined therapy (oral appliance + CPAP) for severe cases

If you would like more information on sleep apnea or any of the other health issues that can develop as a result of this condition, please visit the office of Weatherford Dental Sleep Medicine. We are located off of highway 171 and West Columbia Street.