Can Sleep Apnea Affect Your Daily Life?
At Muse Dental Studio, we are more than happy to help our patients with more than just their oral health needs. We also treat patients who suffer from other conditions, such as TMD and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition in which patients stop and start breathing throughout the night. When you stop breathing, your brain receives a signal to wake you and restart your breathing again. Patients who experience sleep apnea may wake up hundreds of times a night. Many people are unaware they suffer from this condition or, if they receive a diagnosis, do not receive treatment. If this condition is left untreated, it can be detrimental to your overall health and cause significant problems with your daily life. Our bodies need sleep each night to recharge and prepare for the next day. When quality sleep is not received, it can cause drowsiness and fatigue, as well as other problems, such as:
Cognitive Difficulties
When you are overtired, it can affect the way you function each day. You may notice that you have a slower reaction time. This can be worrisome because you need your reaction time for certain activities, like driving or operating machinery.
Poor Work Performance
Exhaustion can affect your performance at work. You may find yourself missing deadlines, making careless mistakes, and just not acting like your regular self. Eventually, your superiors and colleagues may notice and question your job performance.
Moodiness
If you have a child in your life, you know how they can act when they are tired. They may seem overly emotional, become upset easily, and cry over small details. Adults can behave the same way when they are not sleeping well.
If you are not aware, we are happy to treat those who suffer from sleep apnea. As you read above, living with this condition without treatment can be severe and cause serious complications. If you are interested in learning more about the sleep apnea treatment we offer, be sure to contact our office, which is located in Houston, TX, to schedule an appointment.
