Signs of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can be easy to miss. This common sleep disorder affects millions of Americans. Although it is most common in older men, it can also strike women, young adults and children. Our Agoura Hills dentist offers treatments that can help you get a better night’s sleep if you have signs of sleep apnea.

Common signs include:

• Loud chronic snoring
• Choking or gasping in your sleep
• Daytime sleepiness
• Falling asleep during the day
• Morning headaches
• Difficulty concentrating
• Memory problems
• Mood swings or personality changes
• Feeling depressed, anxious or irritable
• Waking frequently to use the bathroom
• Waking with a dry mouth or a sore throat

Children with sleep apnea may be hyperactive, hostile, irritable or angry, and they may tend to breathe through their mouths rather than their noses.

If you or someone you love has signs of sleep apnea, you may need further testing. Without treatment, the risk of accidents can be high, and those with sleep apnea are also more likely to suffer from depression, heart disease and weight gain. Call us today to learn more about diagnosing sleep apnea or to schedule an appointment with our sleep apnea dentist in Agoura Hills.