Sleep apnea does not just present quality-of-life issues to our McLean-area patients. In fact, sleep apnea can cause serious long-term health issues, and if you have some of the significant risk factors that are associated with sleep apnea you should see our dentists immediately.
We can answer all of your sleep apnea questions and explain your treatment options.
How can you know if you’re at risk for sleep apnea? Risk factors include:
- Being overweight
- Frequently drinking alcohol
- Having a small nose, throat or mouth
- An enlarged uvula
- A soft palate
- Smoking
- A history of sleep apnea in your family
If you have one or more of these traits, be on the lookout, and have other members of your household be on the lookout, for:
- Frequent, loud snoring
- Choking or gasping sounds during sleep
- Chronic pauses in breathing patterns
You shouldn’t take risks with your sleep. Sleep apnea is too serious a condition to take lightly.
If you’re a resident of the McLean, Virginia area and you’re looking for a dentist with experience treating sleep apnea, please contact Galleria Dental Aesthetics today for a consultation.