Why treat snoring and sleep apnea?
Snoring has not only been discovered as a symptom of sleep apnea, but many believe it may actually cause sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that has been linked to numerous injuries and even death. Oxygen flow to the brain is restricted, and the patient is put at risk for potentially life-threatening health problems. Following the drop in oxygen that occurs during an apneic episode, reoxygenation releases enormous numbers of free radicals into the system. If left untreated, patients with apnea are 4 times more likely to suffer from a stroke, and 3 times more likely to contract heart disease. Sleep apnea patients run a higher risk of having hypertension, diabetes and other related conditions. Sleep apnea patients often experience lack of energy and daytime drowsiness due to their interrupted sleeping patterns, which can essentially affect every aspect of their lives. Read about Dental Sleep Medicine The sleep dentists at I Hate CPAP work together to help you resolve your sleep apne
