{"id":105,"date":"2019-04-14T20:09:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-14T20:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/?p=105"},"modified":"2019-04-26T20:09:50","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T20:09:50","slug":"learn-how-your-furry-friend-affects-your-sleep-apnea-in-friendswood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/learn-how-your-furry-friend-affects-your-sleep-apnea-in-friendswood\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How Your Furry Friend Affects Your Sleep Apnea in Friendswood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_10380508__1556285015_72881.jpg\" alt=\"a man and his dog asleep in bed\" class=\"wp-image-106\" width=\"276\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_10380508__1556285015_72881.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_10380508__1556285015_72881-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AdobeStock_10380508__1556285015_72881-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love rolling over and being greeted by a wet nose and goofy smile? Your dog is your best friend, we understand. But, could your willingness to share your bed with your furry friend negatively impact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.friendswooddental.com\/sleep-apnea-therapy.html\">sleep apnea in Friendswood<\/a>? Before you run out and buy a fancy new dog bed to serve as their new sleep quarters, read on to find out if keeping Fido in the bed or on the floor is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I Just Let Sleeping Dogs Lie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to sharing your bed with your dog, cat, or another\nfour-legged family member, there\u2019s really no right or wrong answer. According\nto a study performed by researchers at The Mayo Clinic, individuals who slept\nwith a dog in their room experienced an 83% average sleep efficiency. Those who\nlet their dog sleep on the bed experienced more disruption, but only a slightly\nlower sleep efficiency at 80%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if you\u2019re going to share a bed with your pet,\nyou should expect to be woken up a few times throughout the night because of\nthe animal\u2019s need to change position, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you suffer from sleep apnea, it may be best to\nkeep your pet off the bed to limit the number of disruptions. This disorder\nalready causes enough problems between snoring, stopped breathing, and gasping\nfor air. If you\u2019re managing to sleep soundly at night and are woken up by your\ndog or cat, it can disturb your sleep pattern, making it difficult to get a\nrestful night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Oral Appliance Therapy Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve participated in a sleep study in Friendswood, and\nyour dentist has diagnosed you with sleep apnea. Now what? If this is new to\nyou, you may be wondering what can be done to help you get good sleep. The\nanswer is oral appliance therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a custom-fitted device that looks just like a\nmouthguard, it will shift your jaw slightly so that your throat muscles will\ntighten, helping to keep your airway open throughout the night. That means\nsufficient air will be able to push into your lungs, helping you to breathe\neasier and rest longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a CPAP that is bulky and can be difficult to manage,\nan oral appliance is compact, portable, and convenient for anyone suffering from\nsleep apnea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the choice is up to you whether you want to keep your\nfurry friend in bed or not. It can be hard to resist that sweet, loving face,\nbut even while wearing your oral appliance, if you feel you may not be able to\nrest well with your dog laying next to you, it may be time to introduce him to\nthe comforts of a beautiful new dog bed.<\/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>Who doesn\u2019t love rolling over and being greeted by a wet nose and goofy smile? Your dog is your best friend, we understand. 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