Feeling sleepy throughout the day, headaches in the morning and loud snoring are all warning signs of a potentially hazardous health condition. The cause behind these symptoms is called Sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a frequent pause in breathing throughout the night while a person sleeps. These pauses in breathing can last from a few seconds to a full minute! The breathing and snoring in between or following these pauses in breathing can be exaggerated and very loud. Some people wake themselves with these loud outbursts and find that the next day they are drowsy and ill-tempered due to being sleep deprived.
After a whole night of irregular breathing, the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood and the brain causes for a person to acquire headaches lasting throughout the morning or all day. Sleep apnea is triggered when the air passages are blocked. This blocking of air does not allow for either the mouth or the nose passages to expel or take in oxygen properly.
At Netzley Dental, Patients are given an NTI device in order to diagnose and begin treatment. The clear resin device slips onto the front teeth and inhibits your ability to close off the air passages while in a relaxed state or sleeping. Just fill in the simple contact form at the right or call Dr. Netzley today to discuss your experiences and the simple treatment options for sleep apnea that will allow you to obtain a good night's rest. (559-227-4078)
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5151 North Palm
Suite 450
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 227-4078
