Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. It affects an estimated twenty million adults in the United States, but many people go undiagnosed. If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, our Huntington Beach dentistcan help

Symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, feeling tired all the time, waking with headaches or sore throats, lacking energy, daytime drowsiness, unexplained weight gain, or high blood pressure. Many people with sleep apnea also suffer from depression, mood swings, and irritability because they are losing sleep every night and unable to get the rest their brains and bodies need to function well during the daytime.

Although you may not be conscious of waking at night, your brain is registering the lack of sleep. Each time your sleep is interrupted, you fail to get the deep rest your body needs. This can lead to chronic sleep deprivation. The lack of oxygen can put a strain on your cardiovascular system.

Evaluating your symptoms can help us better understand your sleep apnea risk, but you will need to undergo a sleep study for an accurate diagnosis. A sleep study will also help us determine the best way to proceed with treatment. Call us today to learn more or to schedule an appointment with our sleep apnea dentist in Huntington Beach.