If you’re having trouble sleeping due to sleep apnea, you’re not the only one being affected. In fact, it can also affect your sleep partners, and by extension the intimacy in your relationship. It’s known to be the third most common reason for divorce since it may result in couples sleeping in separate rooms and may create resentments between partners.
At Texas Dental Sleep Services, one of our providers can help you receive the right diagnosis so you get the effective treatment that alleviates symptoms. By doing so, we can protect you and your partner’s health as well as your relationship.
Untreated sleep apnea can increase your risk of developing health complications. Furthermore, your partner will feel the effects of your sleep apnea as well. If your loved one mentions you snore too much or that they’re worried because you often choke or gasp for air at night, listen to your partner.
Seeking treatment allows you to see improvements in your life, your sleep quality, and by extension your relationship. Our providers offer oral appliances as an alternative to CPAP to help you sleep comfortably and soundly. Patients who receive treatment for sleep apnea, see positive changes in their life and health including:
Common signs include loud snoring, waking up gasping for air, excessive daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and trouble concentrating. If you or a loved one experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to get checked for sleep apnea. Early treatment can prevent long-term health issues
Yes, sleep apnea has been linked to several serious health issues, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke. Treating sleep apnea can reduce these risks and improve your energy levels, mental clarity, and mood, allowing you to lead a healthier life.
Yes, a sleep study provides the most accurate diagnosis by measuring your breathing patterns and other factors while you sleep. It’s a simple, non-invasive way to determine if you have sleep apnea and how severe it is, allowing us to recommend the best treatment for you.
If your snoring is affecting you and your sleep partner’s sleep, it’s time to seek treatment.
Contact one of our providers in your area. You can also fill out the contact form below and one of our staff will get back to you soon. We’re proud to provide effective sleep apnea treatmentacross the entire State.
We can’t wait to help you and your partners get the sleep they deserve.