{"id":142,"date":"2023-07-20T07:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T07:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=142"},"modified":"2023-08-24T19:13:08","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T19:13:08","slug":"4-lesser-known-sleep-apnea-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/20\/4-lesser-known-sleep-apnea-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Sleep Apnea Facts You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167671414__1___1692904172_55711.jpg\" alt=\"A man suffering from sleep apnea\" class=\"wp-image-143\" width=\"309\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167671414__1___1692904172_55711.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167671414__1___1692904172_55711-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/AdobeStock_167671414__1___1692904172_55711-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many adults, you\u2019ve probably heard of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/sleep-apnea.html\">sleep apnea<\/a>. The condition stops and starts your breathing while asleep, blocking airflow in your lungs. As a result, it causes things like loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, irritability, and more. Still, there\u2019s a good chance you haven\u2019t learned any of the lesser-known sleep apnea facts. You really should, too \u2013 doing so helps your physical health. Fortunately, your Burien dentist can share some. Here are four surprising facts about sleep apnea you ought to memorize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Cases are Undiagnosed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on its symptoms alone, you might think sleep apnea is pretty easy to notice. Truthfully, though, most cases of it aren\u2019t recognized as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, studies suggest 80-90% of sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed. One reason for this reality is that you\u2019re asleep when breathing issues occur. (After all, you can\u2019t hear snores if you\u2019re not awake.) Another, meanwhile, is that sleep apnea symptoms can be linked to something else. For example, you might assume your bedtime problems are due to a bad mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Can Have Hundreds of Episodes Per Night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to what you\u2019d think, sleep apnea doesn\u2019t just happen a few times per night. You might experience dozens of episodes in a single night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, someone can have hundreds of apnea moments in one night\u2019s sleep. Each interruption depletes your body\u2019s oxygen and disrupts your sleep cycle. As they accumulate, then, you\u2019ll end up feeling exhausted the next day. Sleep apnea can thus cause bodily wellness and mental health to suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Genetics May Play a Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>True enough, your lifestyle can be a major risk factor for sleep apnea. However, innate biology plays into the disorder as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see, even your genetics can raise your odds of having sleep apnea. Physical qualities you don\u2019t have control over \u2013 face anatomy, breathing control, inclined sleep schedule, etc. \u2013 may predispose you to it. In that sense, whether you have the problem isn\u2019t entirely up to you and your life choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dentists Can Treat It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it concerns your airway, you may imagine only medical doctors treat sleep apnea. That being said, qualified dentists are also equipped to address it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, many dental providers have two ways to treat sleep apnea. The first is a CPAP machine, which delivers pressured air through a mask you wear while asleep. Oral appliance therapy is the second approach, as it can use a retainer or mouth guard to keep your airway open overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, it\u2019s good to be aware of these lesser-known sleep apnea facts. Keeping them in mind will help you fix any disordered sleep breathing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolfielddental.com\/\"><em>Seahurst<\/em><\/a><em> Park Dentistry<\/em><em> is based in Burien, WA. Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. David Thomas<\/a><\/em>, <em>our practice provides comprehensive dentistry to patients of all ages. Our specific offerings include preventive, cosmetic, and restorative services, as well as emergency dental care. We\u2019re also well-equipped to treat sleep apnea, whether with a CPAP or oral appliance therapy. For more information or to book a visit, you can reach us on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seahurstparkdentistry.com\/contact.html\"><em>our website<\/em><\/a><em> or by phone at <strong>(206)-244-4622<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many adults, you\u2019ve probably heard of sleep apnea. The condition stops and starts your breathing while asleep, blocking airflow in your lungs. As a result, it causes things like loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, irritability, and more. Still, there\u2019s a good chance you haven\u2019t learned any of the lesser-known sleep apnea facts. 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