{"id":148,"date":"2016-03-04T10:28:50","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T15:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.virginiagregory.com\/?p=148"},"modified":"2023-05-11T12:27:13","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T12:27:13","slug":"mt-pleasant-sleep-apnea-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilecarolinadental.com\/blog\/mt-pleasant-sleep-apnea-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Curb Your Munchies: Mt Pleasant Sleep Apnea Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarolinadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/sleep-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-470\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Got the munchies lately? The New York Times <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/03\/05\/science\/sleep-eating-craving-food.html?_r=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this morning on a new study that says excessive snacking is actually the result of poor sleep. And given the fact that more than 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, the condition which interrupts sleep up to 30 times each hour, it\u2019s no wonder we\u2019re so focused on losing weight these days. Stop your snacking habit at the source by seeking Dr. Virginia Gregory&#8217;s treatment for your sleep apnea in Mt Pleasant!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Better, Snore Less With Sleep Apnea Treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common type of sleep apnea is known as obstructive sleep apnea. It occurs when the lower jaw and tongue completely or partially block airflow during sleep &#8212; restricting oxygen to the brain and often causing the sufferer to snore disruptively.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering if you or a loved one are suffering from sleep apnea? Educate yourself on the symptoms to find an effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loud, chronic snoring<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent waking throughout the night (often observed by a partner)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth or sore throat upon waking<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytime exhaustion, fatigue and headaches<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive snacking (aka the \u201cmunchies\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule an appointment with Dr. Virginia Gregory, your dentist in Mt Pleasant SC, as soon as you suspect your sleep is affected by sleep apnea. Left untreated, the condition can wreak havoc on your overall health. In fact, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and depression have all been linked to sleep apnea.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment: Removable Oral Device<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can sleep apnea be treated? With a removable oral device (also called a snore guard), Dr. Gregory can help adjust your lower jaw and tongue to prevent their collapse throughout the night. It&#8217;s a small, portable and silent device that clears your airway for uninterrupted breathing all night long. For anyone who\u2019s dealing with the exhausting effects of sleep apnea &#8212; sufferers and their partners alike &#8212; we know that\u2019s welcome news. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule Your Visit with Dr. Gregory Today<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please don\u2019t wait to seek a solution if you think you\u2019re affected by sleep apnea. The benefits of treating the condition go beyond curbing the munchies &#8212; remember that your overall health is on the line! Dr. Gregory and her team of experts are happy to provide effective sleep apnea treatment for patients in and around Mt Pleasant SC. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you sleep better, your whole life looks brighter. Are you ready to reclaim your eight hours of sleep? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilecarolinadental.com\/contact.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to set up your consultation for sleep apnea today. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got the munchies lately? The New York Times reports this morning on a new study that says excessive snacking is actually the result of poor sleep. 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