Health Concerns with Sleep Apnea

Snoring Isn't Just an Annoyance

Many times, snoring is a pre-cursor to a more severe health concern known as sleep apnea. People with this disorder experience an obstruction in their airway. Most of the time, they're completely unaware of the problem. However, the restriction is preventing them from regularly receiving enough oxygen throughout the night. Sleep apnea is a major contributing factor to heart disease. In addition, those who suffer from this disorder experience elevated blood pressure, which is a key risk factor for a stroke.

The loss of sleep produces serious health concerns and may be a factor in many premature deaths. Sleep deprivation also generates negative effects on the function of your brain, increasing stress hormones and leading to depression. Even if you have only mild sleep apnea, utilizing an oral appliance can result in the reduction or even cessation of snoring. And wouldn't that make your partner happy!

Donald W. Ray II, DMD 
Mary Alice Connor, DMD 
432 Frye Farm Road 
Greensburg, PA 15601 
(724) 537-0800 
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