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Sleep apnea stinks. For many reasons. You wake up in the middle of the night gasping for breath. You sound like a lumber yard of snores while you sleep, and you keep up your family members in the process. (Cue waking up in the morning to a house full of sleep deprived, salty people all fighting for the coffee pot.) You’re left

Did you know your dentist can help diagnose and even treat sleep apnea? In fact, dentists are often the first to notice signs of sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), during routine checkups. Your teeth and jaw can tell a lot about your sleep quality, and dentists are uniquely positioned to detect issues that

Do you feel skeptical about the treatments for sleep apnea? Wondering if you’ll ever get sleep again but unsure if the treatment is worth it? It can seem frightening to have to go through therapy or change up your routine. (No eating right before bed?!) But using your new CPAP machine and going through the proper treatments

You are not sure who is more excited about your new CPAP machine—you or your partner. Visions of silent, blissful slumber dance in your heads You prepare for your first night’s sleep, turn it on, and... It’s, um, kinda loud!

Not to worry. There are several things you can do to ensure a more muted experience with your CPAP machine.

Trying new things can seem scary at first. But once it’s said and done, you realize it’s not that bad. In the same way, a CPAP machine can seem scary to use. But once your body gets used to it, your concern becomes just a dream. (Get it, dream?)

Now, a common misconception about the CPAP is that it hurts to use, but at worst

Just like salsa, when you put the word “mild” in front of “sleep apnea,” it sounds benign.

But jalapeños are spicy in any quantity, and the effects of sleep apnea, regardless of the severity, are real.

You should absolutely talk with your doctor about treatment options that are right for you.

Introducing Your CPAP Machine

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It ruins your rest, but can sleep apnea kill you?

Quick answer: no.

However, when you look more deeply into the causes behind sleep apnea and the problem it presents, you can see plenty of ways sleep apnea can lead to things that can kill you.

In short, sleep apnea doesn’t kill you in the same way that diabetes doesn’t kill

If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you know how difficult life can be.

The constant snoring, the lack of sleep, the irritability.

It can all be little overwhelming. If you let it, it can take over your entire life and make you miserable.

Because sleep apnea impacts your sleep, it impacts your health. A lifetime of terrible

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Depression and Anxiety?

Sleep apnea, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a serious health condition that affects more than just your sleep. It is often linked to other health issues such as weight gain, headaches, memory problems, and even mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.

There are some sleep apnea events not even a double shot of espresso can fix.

No matter how many cups of coffee you down, you can't reverse the effects of a sleep pattern filled with regular sleep apnea events per hour.

In fact, nightly sleep events--sometimes called sleep arousals--can do a lot more damage than simply leaving