Get advice on sleep apnea from Liverpool dentists
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects about one and half percent of British women and three and a half percent of British men. It is most prevalent in those over forty years old. It involves the relaxation of your throat muscles during sleep, which blocks the airways briefly.
If oxygen suddenly cannot reach the brain, the brain sends a signal to your body to wake up so sleep apnea sufferers have very disrupted sleeping patterns. Experiencing sleep apnea and the resulting disruptions to sleep can make life rather difficult for sufferers. Drowsiness during the day because of insufficient sleep can slow down reaction times and sleep apnea patients are actually more likely to be involved in car accidents. The hypertension that can be brought on by sleep apnea increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
High risk categories include people who are overweight and smokers. Drinking alcohol before sleep can increase the chance of sleep apnea, as can the use of sleeping pills and other sedatives. Hormonal changes can lead to sleep apnea too. Some studies have shown that the condition runs in families.
Because your Liverpool dentist has access to your tongue and soft palate, both of which are involved in sleep apnea, he or she can help to diagnose the condition. You might be prescribed a mask to initiate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to make sure than oxygen steadily flows to your lungs during the night.
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