{"id":2554,"date":"2018-04-25T19:00:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T19:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wemakeyousmile.com\/?p=2554"},"modified":"2020-07-14T23:03:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T23:03:18","slug":"treating-sleep-apnea-can-help-you-both-sleep-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wemakeyousmile.com\/blog\/treating-sleep-apnea-can-help-you-both-sleep-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating Sleep Apnea Can Help You Both Sleep Better"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve had it. You can\u2019t spend another night listening to your spouse snore, then stop breathing, then snore some more, until he or she stops breathing again.
\nThe snoring keeps you from falling asleep; the breathing stoppages make you worry.
\nIs something wrong? Is there some way to get relief \u2026 and get a good night of sleep?<\/i>
\nYes, there is. You can talk to your spouse, then call (239) 594-8817 to schedule a consultation with George A. Hoop, DDS. We have offices in North Naples and Fort Myers, FL.
\nThe snoring and the breathing stoppages may be symptoms of sleep apnea<\/a>, a serious sleep disorder that may be preventing you and your spouse from getting a good night\u2019s sleep.
\n <\/p>\n

Why Your Spouse Snores So Loud<\/h2>\n

Most people snore sometimes, but people with obstructive sleep apnea seem to snore constantly. And, as you already know, they tend to snore rather loudly. (They can be so loud that they even wake themselves up<\/i> at times.)
\nWhy is this?
\nSnoring is the result of soft tissue in or near the throat vibrating. Those vibrations become more intense \u2014 and therefore louder \u2014 as the opening of someone\u2019s airway gets smaller. That\u2019s exactly what\u2019s happening for many people with sleep apnea.
\nAs they fall asleep, the muscles around their airways relax. This allows soft tissue to gradually close in on their airways, making the opening smaller and smaller until it\u2019s closed off completely. That\u2019s when they stop snoring because they also stop breathing<\/i>.
\nMany people have told us that it\u2019s terrifying to listen to the love of their life stop breathing for what seems like minutes at a time before they gasp, take a few breaths, and start snoring again.
\n <\/p>\n

Deep Sleep is Healthy Sleep<\/h2>\n

While the noise and your understandable concern are keeping you from sleeping, your spouse isn\u2019t really getting deep, healthy sleep either.
\nCycles are part of the sleep process. This starts with light sleep and gradually moves into deep sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, which is when people dream. Health experts believe that deep sleep is necessary to recuperate from our daily activities, which is why it also can be helpful when someone is ill.
\nWithout deep sleep, people suffer from sleep deprivation. This can have mild symptoms like forgetfulness and difficulty staying focused on a task or a project.
\nIt can also lead to daytime sleepiness. This can be embarrassing if it happens at work, frustrating if it happens when you want to watch your favorite team on television, or dangerous if you are behind the wheel of a car or truck.
\nAnd that is a real concern. The journal Sleep<\/i> has reported that people with untreated sleep apnea are more than twice as likely as other drivers to be involved in a car collision.
\nWhen someone has sleep apnea, they drift into light sleep, but they stop breathing before they reach the stages of deep sleep. Their body will wake them up so they can take a few breaths, and then they drift off again.
\nThe constant breathing stoppages also can cause their bodies to release a stress hormone. This could help explain why people with sleep apnea also are more likely to have high blood pressure, heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, and strokes.
\n <\/p>\n

A Treatment to Help You Rest<\/h2>\n

To treat sleep apnea, the person with it must have a way to keep breathing when they fall asleep.
\nFor a long time, the best option was CPAP therapy. This requires the patient to wear a mask with a tube connecting it to a fan. This forces air into their airway to keep it open.
\nMany people find the masks uncomfortable to wear. Some find that noise of the machine keeps them awake. For these and other reasons, many people give up on their CPAP after a short time.
\nDr. Hoop has a different solution that has worked for many of our patients in North Naples and Fort Myers. He can design a special mouthguard for your spouse. This mouthguard changes the position of his or her jaw by moving it forward slightly. That adjustment is all many people need to keep their airways open throughout the night.
\nThat means they can finally get the deep sleep they\u2019ve been missing. It also can significantly reduce the frequency and the volume of their snoring, so you can get a good night\u2019s sleep, too.
\n 
\nIf you are ready to wake up feeling rested and alert, then you are ready to call (239) 594-8817 or contact us online<\/a> to make an appointment<\/em>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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