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Your Guide to Sleep Apnea

  • Sleep Apnea
  • What is Sleep Apnea?
  • Causes and Symptoms
  • Health Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Apnea in Children
  • Sleep Apnea & Pregnancy
  • Sleep Apnea & Your Relationship
  • Sleep Apnea & ADHD
  • Sleep Apnea & Your Weight
  • Sleep Apnea & Exercise

Understanding Sleep Apnea

More than just causing lack of sleep, obstructive sleep apnea can put you at risk for serious health complications. Don’t let your snoring or sleep apnea keep you from getting a quality night’s rest or be the cause of serious health problems. Let the knowledgeable associates at Riverbend Sleep work with you to get your sleep back on track and your overall wellness up to par.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you might have sleep apnea. If left untreated, sleep apnea symptoms can become more serious, causing a number of consequences that may impact your overall health.

Drs. Michelle Aldrich offers a proactive diagnosis and tailored treatment which are critical steps to helping you receive the sleep you deserve. At Riverbend Sleep, our Salem dentist is your partners in getting a better night’s rest.

Causes & Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Understanding the causes of sleep apnea is a critical step in protecting your overall well-being. While there is no singular cause, there are a number of risk factors that can increase your chances of developing this serious breathing condition. The most common sign and symptoms of sleep apnea include:

  • Loud snoring
  • Morning headache
  • Gasping for air during sleep
  • Irritability
  • Difficulty paying attention while awake
  • Insomnia
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness

Knowing the causes and symptoms of this sleep disorder can help you get a diagnosis and appropriate treatment as soon as possible. At our Salem office, sleep apnea screenings and awareness help patients better identify the warning signs and get appropriate care quickly.

Managing Sleep Apnea

With proper treatment and an abundance of patience, your sleep apnea symptoms are manageable. By coordinating care with your physician, Dr. Aldrich can help you get a better night’s sleeping by developing a treatment plan that fits your needs and lifestyle.  Explore sleep apnea treatment solutions available and learn the recommended strategies for getting a better night’s rest.

Sleep Apnea in Children

Sleep apnea doesn’t only affect adults. Children can also lose sleep due to this overnight breathing condition and face symptoms like daytime fatigue, behavior changes, and inconsistent sleep patterns. This can drastically affect a child’s academic and social life. However, diagnosing the condition in children is much more difficult. Oftentimes, younger patients are misdiagnosed with ADD and ADHD.

At Riverbend Sleep, we help parents learn the warning signs of pediatric sleep apnea and work with local health professionals throughout the greater Salem, OR region to help find the best solution for your child’s condition.

Lead A Healthier Life and Overcome Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a treatable condition that doesn’t have to keep you from leading a healthy, well-rested life. If you are tired of being tired, schedule a consultation with our Riverbend Sleep professionals to learn if your snoring is indicative of something more serious. Your path to a good night’s rest is only a phone call away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What increases your risk of sleep apnea?
Can sleep apnea go away without treatment?
What increases your risk of sleep apnea?
There are several hereditary characteristics that may increase your risk of developing sleep apnea. Certain factors may include narrow airways, family history, nasal congestion, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Unfortunately, sleep apnea can also be developed as a result of unhealthy habits, like excessive tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor weight management, and lack of exercise.
Can sleep apnea go away without treatment?
Unfortunately, sleep apnea will not disappear if you choose to ignore it. It’s a serious sleep disorder that can lead to further, possibly detrimental health consequences if neglected. Untreated sleep apnea has been connected to high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, depression, diabetes, and more. 

That’s why it’s crucial to seek treatment immediately after getting diagnosed with sleep apnea. Once you’ve been diagnosed, Dr. Aldrich will work closely with you to help determine the best solution for your condition.

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Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been part of our dental family for years, our dental office offers comfortable and compassionate care to every patient that walks through the door. Contact our Salem dentist today to schedule an appointment and see how our sleep apnea treatments can help you sleep better.

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Michelle Aldrich, DMD, D.ABDSM
1285 Wallace Road NW
Salem, OR 97304