{"id":47,"date":"2018-12-11T15:42:22","date_gmt":"2018-12-11T15:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2019-09-11T21:40:52","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T21:40:52","slug":"the-dangers-of-not-treating-sleep-apnea-in-jacksonville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/11\/the-dangers-of-not-treating-sleep-apnea-in-jacksonville\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Not Treating Sleep Apnea in Jacksonville"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/snoring__1535142003_76760.jpg\" alt=\"woman upset husband snoring loudly\" class=\"wp-image-48\" width=\"316\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/snoring__1535142003_76760.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/snoring__1535142003_76760-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/snoring__1535142003_76760-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you been told that you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/sleep-apnea-therapy.html\">snore<\/a> loudly or\nmake gasping sounds when you\u2019re asleep? If so, you could be suffering from\nsleep apnea in Jacksonville, a serious condition that affects over 22 million\nAmericans. This dilemma is further magnified by the fact that 80% of the cases\ngo undiagnosed, which leaves that population vulnerable to a host of other\nlife-threatening conditions. Find out why sleep apnea is a problem that shouldn\u2019t\nbe overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u2018apnea\u2019 refers to frequent lapses in breathing\nwhile you sleep. One of your body\u2019s natural protection mechanisms is for your\nbrain to send a distress signal through your nervous system that causes you to\nawaken so that you can restart your breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this typically happens several times for people\nsuffering from sleep apnea, the benefits that should be reaped from a full night\u2019s\nsleep are lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get relief from sleep apnea, it\u2019s important to be able to\nrecognize the warning signs. In addition to loud snoring and gasping sounds, here\nare some of the common symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Memory loss<\/li><li>Morning headaches<\/li><li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li><li>Sore throat in the morning<\/li><li>Changes in mood or behavior<\/li><li>Daytime fatigue even after getting a full night\nof sleep<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Men who suffer from obesity, have increased neck girth and\nare over the age of 50, are considered to be at a higher risk for developing\nsleep apnea, but the condition can strike even in childhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Dangers of Ignoring Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to treat sleep apnea can have serious implications\non your overall health. Researchers have found that untreated, the condition\ncan contribute to heart disease, hypertension, obesity and decreased immune\nfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, people who suffer from sleep apnea are at a\ngreater risk of having car accidents or work-related injuries due to the\ninability to focus or just falling asleep. Thankfully, with the help of a sleep\ndentist, the condition can be successfully treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overcoming Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main methods of treating sleep apnea are a continuous\npositive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and oral appliance therapy. The former\nhas been the standard form of treatment for years but doesn\u2019t create a pleasant\nexperience for many patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With an oral appliance, though, patients are able to enjoy a\nmore comfortable application that is easy to transport as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect you have sleep apnea, the first step is to\ncontact your physician so you can undergo a sleep study. If you are diagnosed\nwith sleep apnea, your dentist in Jacksonville can then provide expert care so\nyou can get the rest you\u2019ve been missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sol G. Brotman graduated from the University of Maryland\nDental School, and he later went on to receive his Certificate of Comprehensive\nGeneral Dentistry from the University of Florida. Considered an authority in\nthe field of dentistry, he has lectured at four different dental schools in\nfive different disciplines. Dr. Brotman uses his vast knowledge and years of\nexperience to help patients recover from sleep apnea at his private practice,\nand he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brotmandental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you been told that you snore loudly or make gasping sounds when you\u2019re asleep? If so, you could be suffering from sleep apnea in Jacksonville, a serious condition that affects over 22 million Americans. This dilemma is further magnified by the fact that 80% of the cases go undiagnosed, which leaves that population vulnerable [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Dangers of Not Treating Sleep Apnea in Jacksonville<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Loud snoring is more than an annoyance. It could be a sign that you\u2019re suffering from sleep apnea in Jacksonville. 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