Sleep apnea is a devastating condition. Obstructed nighttime breathing can cause annoying problems for sleep apnea sufferers and their bed partners—snoring, restless tossing and turning, and choking and gasping at night. Even scarier, long-term oxygen deficiency due to sleep apnea can increase your risk for high blood pressure and diseases of the heart and arteries. The good news is that proactive, timely sleep apnea treatment can greatly reduce your risk of suffering long term complications, as well as restore a good night’s sleep for you and your partner! You can take control of your health by looking out for these key symptoms of sleep apnea:

Daytime Symptoms

• Daytime sleepiness and fatigue
• Concentration and memory problems
• Irritability

Nighttime Symptoms

• Disruptive snoring
• Restlessness during sleep—you may be tossing and turning and waking your partner up
• Chest pain
• Frequent heartburn feeling or sour taste in the mouth
• Obvious periods of stalled breathing—your partner may notice that you aren’t making regular breathing noises
• Waking up at night choking or gasping for air

Obviously these symptoms are annoying, sometimes even scary. If you see yourself or your partner in this list it’s time to act. Our O’Fallon sleep apnea dentists can give you more information and help you get the treatment you need. Without effective treatment, sleep apnea can cause serious problems and keep you from feeling well-rested and refreshed. We’re here to help—give our O’Fallon sleep apnea dentists a call at (573) 321-4008.