Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Dentist Lake Mary, FL

Taking a look inside the 8 hour foundation of your day

Sleep Apnea Treatment Lake Mary

We’ve all heard that sleeping 7 to 8 hours a day is ideal. In our productivity based society there is no lack of commentary directing us to sleep less and be more efficient. Is there a paradox within this mentality? Are we actually losing more than we are gaining by sleeping less?

In a fascinating 2010 analysis, 16 studies were conducted over 25 years. Over 1.3 million individuals and 100,000 deaths were evaluated. The researchers found that those who slept less than six hours per night experienced a 12% premature death rate.

Numerous studies also show the long reaching benefits of sleep for our memory, immune function, decreasing the risk of chronic disease and appetite regulation. 

For some tips on regulating your sleep hygiene check out this information from the CDC.

So you get the right amount of sleep and still struggle with tiredness and unrefreshing sleep? 

Here’s how we can help

Lying down to sleep a night does not guarantee a restful night. It is now estimated that approximately 1 billion people worldwide struggle with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

What is OSA?

OSA is a serious health condition which is vastly undiagnosed. In affected individuals breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. This is caused by the relaxation of the soft tissues which line the airway causing an obstruction to form. The brain disrupts sleep and signals the body to breath during these episodes. These obstructions can occur hundreds of time per night.

“26 percent of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years have sleep apnea”

The importance of treating OSA is to prevent many health sequela such as: obesity, diabetes, strokes, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, depression and more. 
Symptoms & Risk Factors of OSA
Is snoring or grinding your teeth related to sleep disorder breathing? 
Snoring occurs when the pharyngeal soft tissues vibrate as air passes through an airway that is too narrow to allow for smooth air flow. Grinding of the teeth and clenching may also be attributed to OSA. The body can reflexively exhibit these abnormal functions to protrude the jaw and open the airway. 

Our goal in treating this condition is to take careful and appropriate steps to ensure that your body is receiving the right amount of oxygen during sleep. If you are concerned for yourself or a loved one please let us know during your next visit. 
To continue to learn more about the affect oral health has on the rest of  your body and other education you may seek, take a look at our other posts and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrTimTiralosi/. 

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