{"id":80,"date":"2020-08-27T21:37:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T21:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepsnoringtmj.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2020-12-09T16:47:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T16:47:11","slug":"sleep-apnea-dangers-of-snoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/27\/sleep-apnea-dangers-of-snoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Snoring Can Be More Serious Than It Seems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As annoying as it can be for people trying to sleep nearby,\nsnoring is not always thought of as a serious problem. In fact, it\u2019s common for\nmovies and television shows to use snoring as a joke. But if you\u2019ve been told\nthat you snore frequently, you should never just brush it off. In fact, depending\non the circumstances, you may need to get in touch with a sleep doctor as soon\nas possible to see if you might be suffering from a disorder such as sleep\napnea! Here\u2019s why those noises you make at night can be more serious than they\nappear.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can Snoring Be a Sign of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Snoring occurs when air is unable to flow freely through the back of the throat. While roughly half of all adults snore from time to time, habitual snoring could potentially be linked to obstructive sleep apnea, which is when throat tissues block the airway to the point where you can actually stop breathing. (That is where the name comes from; \u201capnea\u201d is defined as a cessation of breath.) People who have severe sleep apnea stop breathing at least 30 times a night for 10 seconds at a time; however, it\u2019s possible to suffer from 500 sleep apnea episodes while sleeping, with each one lasting for up to 90 seconds. You\u2019ll awaken very briefly during these episodes, although you probably won\u2019t remember doing so later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It goes without saying that having your breathing\ninterrupted on a recurring basis is not good for your body. The drop in oxygen can\nput a strain on your heart, which is especially dangerous for people who\nalready have cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure. There\u2019s also the\nimpact that it can have on your quality rest. Not only will you feel extremely\ntired during the day, but you\u2019ll be far less alert, which could easily lead to\naccidents at work or on the road. Most people with sleep apnea go undiagnosed\nuntil they\u2019ve already suffered severe consequences, which is why it\u2019s so important\nto recognize the possibility of the disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Snoring Always a Sign of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted that there is a difference between\nregular snoring and snoring associated with sleep apnea. Generally speaking, if\nyour snoring is unusually loud, or if it is accompanied by pauses in your\nbreathing, it should be considered a warning sign for a sleep disorder.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not sure whether or not your snoring is a sign of\nsomething more serious, get in touch with a sleep dentist as soon as you can.\nIf there is something wrong with your breathing at night, having it checked out\nand treated as soon as possible could be a decision that saves you many, many\nrestless nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Mitch Conditt was personally diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2009. After finding lasting relief with oral appliance therapy, he decided to use his dental experience to help patients suffering from similar sleep disorders. Today, he is a diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. If you\u2019re afraid that your snoring might mean you have sleep apnea, get in touch with him at Fort Worth Snoring & Sleep Center through his website<\/a> or by calling (817) 527-8500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As annoying as it can be for people trying to sleep nearby, snoring is not always thought of as a serious problem. In fact, it\u2019s common for movies and television shows to use snoring as a joke. But if you\u2019ve been told that you snore frequently, you should never just brush it off. In fact, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80\/revisions\/98"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fortworthsnoringandsleepcenter.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}