{"id":152,"date":"2019-08-17T19:47:25","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T19:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wedgewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2019-09-17T19:52:08","modified_gmt":"2019-09-17T19:52:08","slug":"the-dangers-of-sleep-apnea-and-why-you-should-seek-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wedgewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/the-dangers-of-sleep-apnea-and-why-you-should-seek-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of Sleep Apnea and Why You Should Seek Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sleep apnea is often referred to as a \u201csilent epidemic\u201d\nbetween dentists and other medical professionals alike because while it is a\nserious condition that comes with long-term health complications, it often goes\nundiagnosed in a majority of patients. If you find yourself unable to stay\nasleep because of loud snoring or choking in your sleep, it may be time for you\nto consider treatment for sleep apnea with the help of an oral appliance. To\nlearn the complications that can appear from sleep\napnea<\/a> and how a dentist can help, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Important Statistics Regarding Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, an\nestimated $150 billion was lost in the United States due to undiagnosed sleep\napnea in 2015. The report indicates that sleep apnea affects nearly 30 million\nadults in the U.S. and accounts for $87 billion in lost productivity every\nyear. Furthermore, sleep apnea causes millions of dollars per year in work and\nauto accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason behind these statistics is because sleep apnea is\ndevastating for your ability to perform even the most basic tasks at any given\njob. Without proper sleep, you cannot concentrate, remember important\ninformation from throughout the day, or ensure your safety, especially if you\ndrive to and from work. With proper treatment, you can not only maintain your\nability to work, but do so in a way that ensures the safety of yourself and those\naround you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health Complications That Can Arise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea doesn\u2019t only increase your risk for chronic\nfatigue, drowsiness, irritability, and mood swings. It also increases your risk\nfor other conditions that you may not have otherwise thought about. Just a few\nof these conditions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n