{"id":193,"date":"2015-03-23T19:01:49","date_gmt":"2015-03-23T19:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/?p=193"},"modified":"2015-02-17T19:07:36","modified_gmt":"2015-02-17T19:07:36","slug":"sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanmarcosdental.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Rest Soundly with Non Invasive Snoring and Sleep Apnea Therapy in San Marcos, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"460211887\"<\/a>Do you struggle to breathe while sleeping? <\/strong>If you awake at night feeling short of breath or unable to breathe, you may already have sleep apnea<\/a>. Sleep apnea<\/a> is a persistent, debilitating, and possibly life-shortening sleep disorder<\/a> that’s estimated to affect over 22 million Americans. Most patients with sleep apnea don\u2019t even realize they have a problem. But if left untreated, the disorder can lead to depression, heart disease, diabetes, and chronic daytime fatigue. If you suspect that you may be suffering from sleep apnea<\/a>, schedule the sleep apnea therapy appointment you need<\/a> with Dr. Donnelly<\/a> at San Marcos Gentle Dental<\/a> today. Dr. Donnelly<\/a> is a trusted San Marcos family dentist<\/a>, now delivering quality care daily throughout San Marcos, TX, Kyle, Wimberley, New Braunfels<\/a>, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

What Is Sleep Apnea<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

Sleep apnea<\/a> is actually an involuntary stoppage of breath while sleeping. There are three categories of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea<\/a>, central sleep apnea, and a combination of the two. Of these three types, obstructive sleep apnea<\/a> (OSA) is the most common. Despite the difference in causes of each type, with all three, breathing stops repeatedly during sleep, sometimes hundreds of times per night, often for a minute or longer. Since these pauses rarely trigger a full awakening, most patients fail to realize what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n

Do You Have Sleep Apnea<\/a>?<\/h2>\n

Although all patients with sleep apnea<\/a> also have a snoring problem, most people who snore don\u2019t have obstructive sleep apnea<\/a>. You may have sleep apnea if:<\/p>\n