A good night’s rest does wonders for the body. Sleep apnea, however, can disrupt the ability
of a person to get a full night’s sleep. Recent studies done at various medical
facilities have found that sleep apnea may cause more serious problems than
fatigue.
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Several physicians have concluded that patients with
sleep apnea, on average, could be diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive
impairment) as many as ten years earlier than those without. Additionally, some patients developed Alzheimer’s
five years earlier. It is not clear
just how this happens; the theory is that because it disrupts breathing during
the night, oxygen levels in the blood drop, affecting the brain.
At Lund Dental we take each patient’s health
seriously. Dr. William Lund and Dr. Cara
Lund fabricate custom appliances which provide clinically proven treatment
options for obstructive sleep apnea and sleep bruxism (grinding). If
you think you may have this problem, we at Lund Dental are more than happy to speak with you about the options and different appliances that would help.
For
more information visit somnomed.com/patients/.
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