Sleep Apnea Escondido/Rancho Santa Fe/San Marcos, CA

These pauses in breath can last for 10 seconds or more and can lead to limited oxygen flow to the brain, causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.ᅠ Sleep apnea is a chronic condition that can leave you feeling fatigued and drowsy throughout the day.ᅠ Treating sleep apnea could be as simple as changing your diet or in some cases you may need to visit your dentist to be fitted for a retainer type of appliance, which will help to alleviate your sleep apnea symptoms.ᅠ In very rare instances, surgery may be recommended to correct the problem.ᅠ Contact your dentist to find out which course of treatment is best for you.

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