Snoring - Your Dentist and you.
Snoring really isn't sexy. Neither is cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, depression and even erectile dysfunction. Nor are the accidents caused by the drowsy driving related to sleep apnea. And now a new study has shown that loud snoring itself can have devastating consequences. An article published in March, 2008 stated that loud snorers had 40% greater odds of having hypertension, 34 % greater odds of having a heart attack and 67 % greater odds of having a stroke than people who did not snore.
The faces of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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Mel is concerned that his CPAP will destroy his marriage
Martha and James were delighted to find information about alternative treatments for snoring and sleep apnea.
Walter was surprised when his dentist asked him about sleep breathing problems.
Susan was concerned that her snoring might damage relationships
Fred had a heart attack and has high blood pressure
Sam just can't wear his CPAP - he hates the mask.
Frank swapped his initial CPAP for an oral appliance.
Beverly searched the Internet to find information on her husband's loud snoring
Mike and Sandy had difficulty traveling because they had to share one room
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It doesn't matter if you are a man or woman (although men do snore more), or young or old or thin or heavy, snoring and sleep apnea can affect everyone - even young children!
Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. It's not just unsexy. It's unhealthy.
But you're not alone, which is why we've created this resource.
And Yes, the dentists associated with Snoring Isn't Sexy™ can help. Dentistry now plays a critical role in the recognition and management not only of snoring but also obstructive sleep apnea.
Make an appointment and talk with one of the dentists associated with Snoring Isn't Sexy™ - it could just save your life or the life of a loved one.
Increased stroke risk if you snore
Nearly one half of adults snore.
It doesn't matter if you are a man or woman (although men do snore more), or young or old or thin or heavy, snoring and sleep apnea can affect everyone - even young children!
Snoring can be a relationship deal breaker
Snoring can disrupt marriages and cause sleepless nights for bed partners. The emotional costs of snoring are as severe as snoring's physical damage. And it's a definite initial relationship deal breaker.
9 reasons it could be more than snoring
It may be just snoring, it may be more.
Snoring can be a hazard to your health, but it is treatable with oral appliance therapy
CPAP Isn't Sexy
CPAP interferes with socialization. The mask itself, the noise of the machine, the thought of a bed partner wearing a cumbersome device at night can adversely effect even a mature relationship.
The fear of a destroyed relationship has led many sleep apnea sufferers to abandon their CPAP machine leading to low compliance.
A snoring mouthpiece can alleviate the cause of sleep apnea.
