When you try to sleep at night, do you find yourself waking up multiple times, unable to stay asleep? Do you feel fatigued throughout the day or snore so loud that you wake yourself up? These signs are not normal and shouldn’t be ignored, especially when a sleep apnea oral appliance could be the answer to your condition!

To learn how to get your night’s sleep back, keep reading. Pretty soon, you’ll be making a trip to your dentist.

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Have you been feeling tired and lethargic throughout the day? Have you been told that you snore loudly at night? If either of these scenarios apply to you, then you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and could benefit from one of several options for sleep apnea oral appliances. You may be wondering, though, “Aren’t all removable fixtures the same?” Your dentist will answer that question and more as you read on!

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Have you noticed a few symptoms of sleep apnea? Constant fatigue? Your partner complaining about your snoring throughout the night? You’re right—these are all signs that point to a dangerous sleeping disorder. But where do you go from here?

If you suspect that you have sleep apnea in Weatherford, you need to reach out to your dentist for assistance. Your local dental sleep medicine practice has a tried and true system to help patients discover is sleep apnea is the true root cause of their concern. Learn more about the process in this week’s blog post.

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Does your child snore? Do they often appear tired or have trouble concentrating throughout the day? You might just think that they are exhausted—plus it’s kind of cute to see them snoring as if they are in a deep sleep. However, the reality is that you’re witnessing symptoms of sleep apnea and it should be addressed right away!

If you’re seeing these symptoms of sleep apnea, you should consider getting an evaluation for your little one. They deserve and need all the rest that they can get for their developing bodies. Learn more about sleep apnea in kids and how your local dentist can help you treat it.

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There are many people that experience symptoms when they first wake up—but from what? Morning headaches, extreme fatigue, and the inability to focus can plague anyone’s day and undermine their overall quality of life.

Luckily, your dentist can help you with sleep apnea treatment. In fact, there are two common treatment options and one surgical option for extreme cases. Learn more in this week’s blog post!

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Sleep apnea takes a huge toll on your body and your quality of life if you don’t seek the right treatment—and quickly. Since sleep apnea affects the breathing in your sleep, it also affects the quality of your sleep.

In the beginning, you may only experience a harder time concentrating throughout the day, the distracting feeling of fatigue, and even irritability. As the time passes, the lack of sleep can lead to sleep deprivation—which is even worse for your body. All your symptoms will intensify, and you could even be putting yourself at risk for death.

Learn more about sleep apnea and how you should treat it wit the help of your dentist.

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If you’ve recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you might be examining your treatment options. CPAP has long been the standard; it is a machine that gently blows pressurized air through your mouth, ensuring that your airway doesn’t close while you’re snoozing. However, many people complain that CPAP is noisy, bulky, and uncomfortable. Fortunately, other sleep apnea appliances are available that may be able to help you breathe easier at night without all the drama.

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Did you know that sleep apnea is one of the most common disorders that cause breathing interruptions? Yeah, that’s right. Dangerous pauses in breathing!

Many patients don’t know the extent that sleep apnea may affect their health. In fact, the symptoms of this threatening disorder could be shrugged off because of these myths. Let’s explore these rumors so that more patients can receive the sleep apnea treatment they need to stay healthy!

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The symptoms look like this: Difficulty driving home from work without feeling like you’re going to fall asleep. Being increasingly irritable when you finally get home. Bad memory. Loss of motivation. A partner who can’t sleep through your loud snoring.

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If you have obstructive sleep apnea but have yet to seek treatment — or if you have seen the doctor but have yet to find relief with CPAP therapy — we’ve got a better solution. An oral appliance for sleep apnea could provide the help you need! It’s a small, comfortable, and best of all silent way to prevent the blockage that causes you to snore and wake up throughout the night.

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