Laying in bed, you hear a noise come from your partner and
realize they are snoring. Light or occasional snoring, while it may be
disruptive to your sleep, is common
and doesn’t usually
signify a major problem. But if you are kept awake, night after night, by loud
snoring, this could be a sign of a larger problem with your partner. Or if you
are someone who wakes up
hundreds of times throughout the night because you stop breathing due to an
obstructed airway, you have symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. Most people
who have sleep apnea go undiagnosed because they believe it is just them
snoring and not a warning of a more serious condition.
If snoring is loud and happens on most evenings it is time to get
help. While it may seem strange to go to your prosthodontist for a sleep
problem, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team can complete a comprehensive evaluation
to determine if your snoring is a sign of a sleep apnea and she can then help
provide options to help.
Snoring can be characterized as gasping for air, choking or
making snorting sounds. Throughout the evening, due to a partial air blockage,
your body may feel it is not getting enough oxygen. In order to compensate for
the lack of oxygen, you may wake up several times in order to, “catch your
breath,” says Dr. Strutz. This constant waking up can cause problems with overall quality of
sleep and can also impact your memory, work performance and ability to function
during the day.
Snoring can create sleep deprivation. If your body is waking up
all throughout the night you may never hit the REM sleep that is necessary in
order to feel restful and not tired the next evening. Individuals who are
constantly tired may also struggle with relationships, have less tolerance for
others or lose mental
focus.
Snoring and sleep apnea should not go untreated, especially now
that there are simple ways in which you can fix this problem. Call today to
ensure a restful night’s
sleep tomorrow.
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