{"id":90,"date":"2017-08-28T17:22:23","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T17:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mcknightdental.com\/?p=90"},"modified":"2024-10-28T18:31:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:31:15","slug":"sleep-apnea-in-mesquite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcknightdental.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/sleep-apnea-in-mesquite\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea in Mesquite?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manIt\u2019s impossible to put a price on a good night\u2019s rest. After eight hours of solid shuteye, you\u2019re energized to tackle whatever your day might throw at you. Your mind and body work better than if you had tossed and turned all night. But, what if despite your efforts to get enough sleep, you\u2019re still tired all the time? You may have a disorder that interferes with your rest. What exactly is sleep apnea in Mesquite, and how can your local dentist help you to once again get all the time in dreamland that you deserve?<\/p>\n

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Understanding Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n

Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition wherein something partially or fully blocks your upper airway while you\u2019re asleep. The thing that is blocking your airway may be your tongue or the muscles in your throat; they can relax too much and make it very difficult for you to get air into your lungs. When this happens, you\u2019ll resume breathing after a loud gasp, snort, or body jerk.<\/p>\n

Many people are unaware that they have sleep apnea. It can be especially difficult to recognize it if you do not sleep with a partner who is there to complain about your snoring. However, if you\u2019re experiencing the following symptoms, it is possible that you have this condition:<\/p>\n