28 • October 2016 • UPBEAT TIMES, INC. Losing More Than Z’s
Petaluma, CA. ~ What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious, po- tentially life threatening sleep dis- order that aff¬ects approximately 18 million Americans. Sleep apnea is episodes in which a person stops breathing for 10 sec- onds or more during sleep. With each epi- sode, the sleeper’s brain briefl y wakes up in or- der to resume breathing, resulting in extremely fragmented and poor- quality sleep. If you or your dentist suspects you suff¬er from sleep apnea or if you have
been diagnosed with sleep apnea, your dentist can work closely with your physician to implement and manage a prescribed therapy. What’s the diff¬erence between snoring and sleep apnea? Unlike mild snoring, individuals with sleep apnea stop breathing completely for 10 seconds or more, typically between 10 and 60 times
By Dr. Yolanda Mangrum, DDS •
drmangrum@petalumadental.com
in a single night. If your partner hears loud snoring punctuated by silences and then a snort or chok- ing sound as you resume breath- ing, this pattern could signal sleep apnea.
Why is sleep apnea a concern? Studies have shown that people with this potentially life- threatening disor- der are so fatigued during the day that, when driving, their performance is similar to that of a drunk driver. If
left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to impaired daytime functioning, high blood pressure, heart attack, and even stroke. How can my den- tist help?
If your dentist suspects you
suff¬er from sleep apnea, he or she will refer you to a physician, often a sleep medicine specialist. Diagnosis and treatment is based
on your medical history, physical examination, and the results of an overnight sleep study. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, your dentist can work closely with your physician to implement and man- age your therapy.
What are the treatment options? If you have mild sleep apnea, ini- tial treatment may include avoid- ing sleeping on your back, losing weight, or quit smoking. Dental appliances, such as the Thornton Adjustable Positioner® (TAP®), which reposition the lower jaw and the tongue, have been helpful to some patients. If you have severe sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) systems are a commonly prescribed ther- apy. CPAP delivers air through a small mask that covers the nose, and the constant pressure keeps the airway open, which prevents both snoring and episodes of apnea. For patients who have trouble tolerat- ing CPAP, other treatments, includ- ing surgery, can eliminate sleep apnea symptoms.
Upbeat Times makes it to the Cook Islands near New Zealand!
The Cook Islands is a nation in the South Pacifi c, with political links to New Zea- land. Its 15 islands are scattered over a vast area. The largest island, Rarotonga, is home to rugged mountains and Avarua, the national capital. To the north, Aitutaki Island has a vast lagoon encircled by coral reefs and small, sandy islets. The country is renowned for its many snorkeling and scuba-diving sites.
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