13 Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea

Healthy sleep is restorative and essential for both mind and body. For those with sleep apnea, a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts, a good night’s sleep can prove elusive, which can lead to potentially serious problems if left untreated.

At the office of Dental Sleep Medicine of Northeast Florida, our team of professionals is committed to your well-being. That means we will be your partner in care — getting to the root of your sleeping problem and prescribing an effective treatment.

Know the symptoms:

If the majority of these signs describe you, there’s a good chance you may have sleep apnea. Seek medical evaluation at our office as soon as possible:

1. You snore loudly.
2. Your bed partner says that you snore and sometimes stop breathing when you sleep.
3. You sometimes wake up abruptly with shortness of breath.
4. You sometimes wake up choking or gasping.
5. You often wake up to use the bathroom.
6. You wake up with a dry mouth or sore throat.
7. You often wake up with a headache.
8. You have insomnia.
9. You are sleepy during the day.
10. You have attention, concentration, or memory problems while awake.
11. You are irritable and experience mood swings.
12. You have risk factors for sleep apnea, such as being overweight or obese, drinking alcohol, or smoking tobacco.
13. You have a decreased interest in sex or are experiencing sexual dysfunction.

If we determine that you suffer from sleep apnea, treatment will depend on the severity of your symptoms and how it's affecting your life.

Your trusted partner in care

At the office of Dental Sleep Medicine of Northeast Florida, our goal is to keep you in the best possible pulmonary health so that you can get a good night’s sleep, every night. For more information on our office and the many services we provide, give us a call today.