{"id":1134,"date":"2020-12-16T11:36:18","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T11:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southlakedentistry.com\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2022-04-27T17:26:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T17:26:57","slug":"common-sleep-breathing-disorders-and-how-to-treat-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southlakedentistry.com\/blog\/common-sleep-breathing-disorders-and-how-to-treat-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Sleep Breathing Disorders and How to Treat Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or your partner have a sleep-breathing disorder, you probably aren\u2019t getting the right amount of sleep each night. This could lead to more complications that can affect your overall health. Sleep breathing disorders are quite common. Roughly 40% of the adult US population suffers from some form of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep breathing disorder<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you deal with mild snoring or sleep apnea, any disorder that affects your sleep isn\u2019t easy. We are here to help!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that your dentist may have a solution. Many of our sleep and breathing disorders are caused by mouth issues; be sure to ask the Southlake dental team about the following:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Snoring\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snoring is the most common sleep breathing disorder. According to Johns Hopkins, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/why-do-people-snore-answers-for-better-health#:~:text=An%20estimated%2045%20percent%20of,seem%20to%20worsen%20with%20age.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45% of adults snore occasionally, and 25% snore regularly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Snoring is caused by obstructed breathing and is a harsh, sometimes loud sound that comes from the nose or mouth. It can be a nuisance to your partner causing him\/her to lose sleep and can affect your concentration levels and daytime sleepiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk Factors\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several things that can cause a person to snore, but here are the most common.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouth\/ Sinus anatomy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol consumption\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor Cold\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And of course, if you combine two or more of these factors, your snoring will be more significant and likely a bigger problem to both your health and relationship.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience snoring, here are some of the top treatment methods recommended before trying anything more complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding alcohol consumption close to bedtime\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nasal congestion treatment such as Flonase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting enough sleep on a regular basis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding sleeping on your back\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have tried the recommendations listed above and you are still experiencing difficulties, talk to your dentist about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aadsm.org\/oral_appliance_therapy.php#:~:text=Worn%20only%20during%20sleep%2C%20an,snoring%20and%20obstructive%20sleep%20apnea.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oral appliance therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Custom fit oral-sleep appliances are comfortable and fit like a retainer and can improve your snoring tremendously.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If these measures do not improve your snoring, your doctor might suggest special oral appliances, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/what-is-a-cpap-machine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPAP machine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to wear while sleeping, or, in more severe cases, upper airway surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Sleep Apnea\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea has more potential danger than snoring and is something to be taken very seriously. Sleep Apnea is a disorder that causes breathing to start and stop while asleep. It\u2019s more common in men, and age and weight are two of the greatest risk factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Causes\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the muscles in your throat are relaxed, your airway closes up too tightly to receive enough oxygen, briefly waking you up. You likely won\u2019t remember this, and it is common to snort, gasp, or choke when this happens. This can happen up to 30 times per night. People that suffer from sleep apnea are unable to get a good night&#8217;s rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Risk Factors\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Apnea has many of the same risk factors as snoring. Here are some of the most common.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess weight\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck circumference\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A narrowed airway\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex-men are twice as likely\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age- seen more frequently in older adults\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of alcohol or sedatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treatment\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In mild cases of Sleep Apnea, there are simple answers for treatment such as losing weight or quitting smoking. However, for more severe cases, or cases that don\u2019t improve after these measures, there are other forms of treatment. Sleeping with a CPAP machine, oral appliances, and supplemental oxygen are some of the first things your doctor will recommend for severe cases of Sleep Apnea.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cases of Sleep Apnea can be treated with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aadsm.org\/obstructive_sleep_apnea.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oral appliance therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, similar to snoring. Talk to your dentist about trying this non-invasive, comfortable treatment option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience either of these sleep breathing disorders, speak to your doctor and dentist. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southlakedentistry.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the Southlake team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for any questions about sleep breathing disorders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you or your partner have a sleep-breathing disorder, you probably aren\u2019t getting the right amount of sleep each night. 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