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Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Treatment in San Antonio, TX

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious condition where someone experiences repeated pauses in his or her breathing while they sleep. On top of the restless sleep it causes, sleep apnea can also have serious effects on your overall health.

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At South Texas Smiles, we diagnose sleep apnea and offer a customized treatment plan depending on the severity of your case and your medical history.

Since there is a variety of different treatment options, including mouthpieces, CPAP machines, and surgery, we take the time to investigate what is best for you to ensure you receive an effective solution.

Sleep Apnea FAQ

What are the different types of sleep apnea?

There are two many types of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. The first is when your brain temporarily fails to send signals to your breathing muscles. The second is when air is unable to flow due to a partial or complete blockage of the airway. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea.

What are the causes of sleep apnea?

There is an assortment of risk factors that can cause sleep apnea. They include enlarged tonsils, obesity, genetic predispositions, frequent alcohol use, smoking, certain medications, and heart failure.

What are the main signs of sleep apnea?

Many people are unaware they suffer with sleep apnea because they aren’t totally awake during their episodes. Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea to look out for are loud and regular snoring, cessations in breathing, restless sleep, morning headaches, daytime fatigue or sleepiness, irritability, difficult concentrating, and mood changes.

Why is it important to treat sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening disorder. When you have frequent disruptions in your breathing, it can result in an imbalance between the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in your bloodstream. Because the heart has to pump harder to make up for the lack of oxygen, sleep apnea has been linked to other serious heart conditions. It can also cause sleep deprivation, which can have numerous negative effects on daily life.

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Ana Maldonado, DMD

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San Antonio, TX 78240

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