{"id":45,"date":"2017-06-09T07:36:33","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T07:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apolloniadental.com\/wp-blog\/?p=45"},"modified":"2026-05-04T08:59:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:59:34","slug":"ever-wonder-suffer-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apolloniadental.com\/blog\/ever-wonder-suffer-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Ever Wonder If You Suffer From Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Do you struggle with these sleep apnea symptoms?<\/h2>\n<p>Are you getting the sleep you need? Many people believe they are getting a good nights rest, but in reality you may be suffering from a sleeping disorder that may lead to a lowered quality of life. Do you ever:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wake up with a sore or dry throat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wake suddenly in the night<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wake with a choking or gasping sensation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Snore loudly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Daytime Drowsiness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sleep apnea is the partial or complete collapse of the airway during sleep. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that can have a severe effect on your health. Common risks include chronic sleepiness, stroke, heart attack, heartburn, morning headaches, depression and high blood pressure. It can occur several times during a night&#8217;s sleep without you knowing it!<\/p>\n<p>A simple screening questionnaire can determine if you are at risk for sleep apnea. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea by a sleep physician, you may be a candidate for an oral appliance. Oral appliances are used to treat patients with mild to moderate OSA and can take the place of CPAP device.<\/p>\n<p>Proper treatment for sleep apnea can prevent or reverse its serious effects. Our doctors are trained in dental sleep medicine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have questions or want more information, call our office to set up a consultation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you struggle with these sleep apnea symptoms? Are you getting the sleep you need? 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