http://www.dentistcudahyca.com How does snoring differ from sleep apnea? Snoring occurs when there is a blockage of the airway. This takes place during sleep since the area around the jaw relaxes and slacks blocking the airways. As the physical body stresses on pressing the air via, the uvula and soft palate will certainly then shake and induces the snoring sound. If I snore, does it mean I have sleep apnea? Statistics shows that from 80 million folks that snore in North America, around 12 million of them have a condition called sleep apnea. Should there be an interest in these numbers? Sleep apnea is a significant issue. Individuals with severe sleep apnea might stop breathing up to ONE HUNDRED times within an hr while sleeping. I will go over some of the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea and what you can do about it and various factors of snoring. Statistics shows out of 80 million people that snore in North America, around 12 million of them have a condition called sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious matter and it is life threatening. This is a condition where a person stops breathing. People with severe sleep apnea may stop breathing up to 100 times within an hour while sleeping. It can even be up to a whole minute sometimes. Watch the presentation and learn more about sleep apnea as well as snoring.
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1.Sleep Apnea or Snoring?
2. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com Sleep apnea or snoring What is
sleep apnea and what is plain snoring? Is there a difference? And
if there is, does it matter? The St James Dental Group 3.
http://www.dentistcudahyca.com Sleep apnea statistics Statistics
shows that out of 80 million people that snore in North America,
around 12 million of them have a condition called sleep apnea.
Should there be a concern with these numbers? The St James Dental
Group 4. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com What is the cause of
snoring? Snoring happens when there is an obstruction of the
airway. The St James Dental Group 5. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com
The airway This happens during sleep because the area around the
jaw relaxes and slacks blocking the airways. The St James Dental
Group 6. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com The reasons for snoring As
the body stresses on pushing the air through, the uvula and soft
palate will then vibrate and causes the snoring sound. There are
other reasons for snoring too like drinking, allergies, deviated
septum, large tonsils, and even being overweight. The St James
Dental Group 7. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com Sleep apnea is a
serious matter Snoring is not really life threatening. When it
becomes chronic, then there is a great possibility that it is not a
common snore but a sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious matter.
The St James Dental Group 8. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com The
conditions of sleep apnea This is a condition where a person stops
breathing. People with severe sleep apnea may stop breathing up to
100 times within an hour while sleeping. It can even be up to a
whole minute sometimes. The St James Dental Group 9.
http://www.dentistcudahyca.com Multiple health problems This causes
multiple health problems like heart diseases and unhealthy blood
pressure. This also causes a person to feel tired upon waking up in
the mornings and throughout the day. The St James Dental Group 10.
http://www.dentistcudahyca.com The treatments Unable to focus or
concentrate is another symptom of this condition. While snoring is
not a health issue, sleep apnea is. Fortunately, there are
treatments for it. The St James Dental Group 11.
http://www.dentistcudahyca.com The two treatments 1. The CPAP or
the continuous positive airway pressure 2. Oral appliances. CPAP
therapy is prescribed by your physician and involves wearing a
mask. The St James Dental Group 12. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com
The CPAP This device can be uncomfortable to sleep with that is why
more and more people opt for the oral appliances which are
available by a dentist licensed to administer it. The St James
Dental Group 13. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com The CPAP These
appliances for the mouth are very unobtrusive as they look like a
mouth guards that are very flexible. The St James Dental Group 14.
http://www.dentistcudahyca.com Help keep airway passages open!
These appliances help keep airway passages open and easing the
passage of air by moving the lower jaw in a forward position. This
in turn will lessen the vibration of the soft tissues. The St James
Dental Group 15. http://www.dentistcudahyca.com Helps stop snoring
This appliance can also be used to stop snoring even if you dont
have sleep apnea. The St James Dental Group 16.
http://www.dentistcudahyca.com Your spouse will really appreciate
Your spouse will really appreciate you taking the step to get rid
of your snoring. Because remember, your snoring affects your spouse
as well. The St James Dental Group 17.
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Snoring? Contact us The St James Dental Group 323-771-7254
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