{"id":362,"date":"2013-09-19T07:05:22","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T07:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.coloradosleepapnea.com\/?p=362"},"modified":"2025-06-03T18:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T18:14:57","slug":"what-is-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coloradosleepapnea.com\/blog\/what-is-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you routinely feel tired during the day, even after going to bed early the night before? Have others noticed that you seem stressed or moody? All three of these are signs that you may be struggling with interrupted sleep as a result of\u00a0sleep apnea<\/strong>.
\nPatients with this underdiagnosed condition stop breathing for 10 or more seconds during sleep. As a result, the brain sends out a signal waking them up to take a breath. Not every\u00a0sleep apnea<\/strong>patient will wake up all the way, though; some only move to a lighter stage of sleep, which explains how a\u00a0sleep apnea<\/strong>\u00a0patient may be unaware of his or her problem.
\nIn many cases,\u00a0sleep apnea<\/strong>\u00a0is caused by obstruction. This type is known specifically as\u00a0obstructive sleep apnea syndrome<\/strong>, orOSAS<\/strong>. What causes the obstruction? The most common causes include the size of the patient\u2019s airway passages, swelling, and the position of the tongue.
\nAfter the\u00a0sleep apnea<\/strong>\u00a0patient has returned to sleep, the cycle of sleeping and waking will continue throughout the night, leading to the drowsiness, stress, and moodiness we mentioned above.\u00a0Sleep apnea<\/strong>\u00a0can also make it difficult to concentrate and cause memory loss or accidents at home, work, or behind the wheel. If left untreated, it may also cause high blood pressure, heart problems, and premature death.
\nBut thankfully,\u00a0sleep apnea<\/strong>\u00a0is treatable. As a locally and internationally recognized dentist,\u00a0Dr. Gary M. Radz<\/a>\u00a0can provide effective relief at his\u00a0Denver dental office<\/a>. CPAP is a common and universally recognized treatment, but custom-made\u00a0oral sleep appliances<\/strong>\u00a0are quickly becoming the new standard for care.
\nAre you worried that you might be struggling with\u00a0sleep apnea<\/strong>?Dr. Radz<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0Denver<\/strong>\u00a0can help.\u00a0Call us today<\/a>\u00a0for an appointment. We serve patients from\u00a0Inglewood<\/strong>,\u00a0Aurora<\/strong>,\u00a0Lakewood<\/strong>,Greenwood<\/strong>\u00a0Village<\/strong>,\u00a0Centennial<\/strong>, and all surrounding areas.
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