{"id":102,"date":"2019-04-01T19:31:33","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T19:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2019-04-26T19:32:02","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T19:32:02","slug":"discover-how-a-nap-may-not-help-if-you-suffer-from-sleep-apnea-in-friendswood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/discover-how-a-nap-may-not-help-if-you-suffer-from-sleep-apnea-in-friendswood\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover How a Nap May Not Help if You Suffer from Sleep Apnea in Friendswood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_117343813__1556284920_42124.jpg\" alt=\"a woman taking a nap\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"239\" height=\"159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_117343813__1556284920_42124.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_117343813__1556284920_42124-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_117343813__1556284920_42124-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone loves a nice, long afternoon nap. To just lie\nback on the couch with your feet propped up and take a snooze for a few hours is\nsomething most people thoroughly enjoy. But is it really allowing you to rest,\nespecially if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/sleep-apnea-therapy.html\">sleep apnea\nin Friendswood<\/a>? If you\u2019re still waking up tired and feeling as if you never\nslept at all, it could be that your disorder is keeping you from enjoying this type\nof relaxation. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are asleep at night, and you stop breathing for 10\nseconds or more, you are experiencing what is known as sleep apnea. This affects\nmillions of adults in the United States each year. When your airway becomes blocked,\nit can make it difficult and nearly impossible to pump air to your lungs. This\ncan cause you to wake suddenly during the night and gasp for air. Other\nsymptoms of sleep apnea include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loud snoring<\/li><li>Chronic fatigue<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Elevated blood pressure<\/li><li>Sore throat or dry mouth<\/li><li>Morning headaches<\/li><li>Inability to focus or experiencing memory loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does it Affect My Ability to Take Naps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know, you\u2019re exhausted, and a nap would be so beneficial.\nIf you\u2019ve already had a sleep study in Friendswood and been diagnosed with\nsleep apnea, and you\u2019re using some method of treatment to help with it, napping\nmay do you more harm than good. This is because, without your CPAP or oral\nappliance or any other type of sleep apnea solution, you will be more likely to\nexperience the effects of sleep apnea (snoring, stopped breathing). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While napping for the regular person who doesn\u2019t suffer from\nsleep apnea can be beneficial in helping to reenergize and improve one\u2019s mood,\nfor those with sleep apnea, it can worsen symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Kinds of Treatment are Available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CPAP has been known to be the most common type of sleep\napnea treatment. However, more and more dentists are leaning toward oral\nappliance therapy because of their patient\u2019s dislike for the CPAP. The bulky\nand uncomfortable contraption makes it difficult for some people to adjust to\nwearing it throughout the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, oral appliance therapy looks like a customized\nmouthguard. Crafted for comfort, it moves the jaw forward slightly, keeping\nyour throat muscles constricted and your airway open during the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If napping is a part of life you miss, and it\u2019s due to your\nsleep apnea diagnosis, talk to your doctor about beneficial treatment options. You\ncan start getting the rest you need, even enjoying a nice, long nap every now\nand then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice <br><\/strong>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/contact-us.html\">Friendswood Dental<\/a>, we see and treat many patients who suffer from sleep apnea. Surprised to learn their dentist can help, our dental professionals will work to provide the highest quality care, using advanced techniques to ensure you receive positive and lasting results. To learn more about how we can help, contact us via our website or by calling <strong>(281) 482-2631<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone loves a nice, long afternoon nap. To just lie back on the couch with your feet propped up and take a snooze for a few hours is something most people thoroughly enjoy. But is it really allowing you to rest, especially if you have sleep apnea in Friendswood? 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