{"id":41,"date":"2020-01-12T23:20:26","date_gmt":"2020-01-12T23:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2020-02-12T23:25:21","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T23:25:21","slug":"sleep-apnea-treatment-in-stephens-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/12\/sleep-apnea-treatment-in-stephens-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Your Morning Headaches be a Sign of Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sleep_deprived__1525180058_94426.jpg\" alt=\"woman struggling to stay awake in car\" class=\"wp-image-42\" width=\"304\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sleep_deprived__1525180058_94426.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sleep_deprived__1525180058_94426-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/sleep_deprived__1525180058_94426-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to start your day with a sharp mind. A morning headache can make that challenging to accomplish. If you\u2019ve been experiencing this, then it definitely shouldn\u2019t be ignored. That\u2019s because it can be a sign of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/sleep-apnea-treatment.html\">sleep apnea<\/a>. As you continue reading, a local dentist explains what the condition is, what some typical symptoms are and how sleep apnea treatment in Stephens City can help you recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep Apnea Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term sleep apnea refers to frequent lapses in breathing during\na normal sleep cycle. The condition is becoming alarmingly more prevalent, as\nover 22 million Americans have some form of it. With each disruption in\nairflow, a signal is sent from the brain that triggers the person to wake-up. Because\nthis can sometimes happen hundreds of times throughout the night, the typical\nbenefits of sleep can be lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to determining whether you have sleep apnea is\nto know what symptoms to recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you frequently wake-up with a headache, it could be a\nsign of sleep apnea. It can be brought on by the decreased oxygen saturation that\noccurs when you have reoccurring breaks in your breathing. The pain, then, is one\nof your body\u2019s ways of letting you know that there is a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the other warning signs of sleep apnea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Brain fog<\/li><li>Mood swings<\/li><li>Lost libido<\/li><li>Bed-wetting<\/li><li>Daytime lethargy<\/li><li>Morning throat soreness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you discover any of these symptoms, it\u2019s important to bring\nit to your primary physician\u2019s attention so you can undergo a sleep test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Sleep Apnea Can be Treated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The typical way of treating sleep apnea is with a CPAP\nmachine, which consists of a base unit, tube and mask that is worn while you\nsleep. It\u2019s an effective way of treating sleep apnea, but it has its\nlimitations. Many patients struggle to rest properly because of the noise it\nmakes and the fact that it can be uncomfortable to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, this isn\u2019t your only option. The alternative is for\na dentist to custom design an oral sleep appliance. Since the most common cause\nof sleep apnea is throat blockage (referred to as obstructive sleep apnea), the\nappliance is an excellent solution, as it gently shifts the jaw forward to keep\nthe airway open while you sleep. Thus, you\u2019re able to get the quality rest that\nyour body and mind need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been waking up to headaches or any of the other symptoms\noutlined here, then the time has come to act. With treatment from a skilled\nexpert, you can sleep better and function at your best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Thomas A. Gromling is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He has since gone on to amass over 30 years of experience. Along the way, Dr. Gromling has received advanced training in several areas, which includes the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. A member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, he helps patients rest better by providing expert care at his private practice, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s important to start your day with a sharp mind. A morning headache can make that challenging to accomplish. If you\u2019ve been experiencing this, then it definitely shouldn\u2019t be ignored. That\u2019s because it can be a sign of sleep apnea. 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