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How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Relationships in Texas

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Sleep Apnea Affects The Ones Around You

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”reverse-children”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]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. We’re proud to offer sleep apnea services across Texas including Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”1574″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row color_scheme=”alternate” el_class=”reverse-children”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

How Snoring Impacts Your Relationship

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”1575″ align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Untreated sleep apnea can increase your risk of developing health complications. Furthermore, your partner will feel the effects of your sleep apnea as well. Both you and your partner may experience:

• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Mood swings
• Depression
• Restlessness 
• Low libido
• Morning headaches
• Personality changes
• Lack of cognitive ability

Call our Dallas office at (833) 275-3372 if you and your partner are experiencing any of the symptoms above. Our providers can help you get a sleep study done and provide effective treatment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” el_class=”reverse”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Listen to the Concerns of Your Partner

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle” el_class=”reverse-children”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]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. It’s important to see a doctor and conduct a sleep study. 

Not seeking treatment can greatly impact your relationships with others. Sleep apnea makes it difficult to interact with people in your life due to the lack of sleep and frequent headaches. Furthermore, it can cause weight gain and reticle dysfunction, leading to intimacy problems in your relationship.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_single_image image=”1572″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row color_scheme=”alternate” el_class=”reverse-children”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Benefits of Seeking Treatment

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• Better sleep 
• Heightened mental and physical performance
• Reduced risk of depression
• Improved psychological health and happiness

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Frequently Asked Questions

[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”How is sleep apnea diagnosed?” tab_id=”1660941216842-ce3bb651-ea5e”][vc_column_text]To diagnose sleep apnea, our providers recommend undergoing a sleep study conducted by a sleep professional. The study is a non-invasive, overnight test to help diagnose sleep disorders. During the study, equipment records your brain activity, sleep patterns, heart rate, breathing, blood oxygen levels, and more. This information allows technicians and sleep specialists to determine if your symptoms are sleep apneic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can sleep apnea affect hormones?” tab_id=”1660941227618-1ad64080-ac68″][vc_column_text]Untreated sleep apnea can affect your mental and physical health, as well as cause problems in your relationships. Changes caused by sleep apnea can increase your:

• Blood sugar
• Blood pressure
• Fat levels
• Stress hormones

When you choose to receive sleep apnea treatment, you’ll prevent health problems in the future and improve your quality of life. To get started on improving your and your partner’s sleep quality, call (833) 275-3372 to schedule an appointment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What else can I do to help sleep better?” tab_id=”1660941227188-61f59057-6e5a”][vc_column_text]There are certain things you can do to improve your quality of sleep. It’s important to avoid napping during the day and establish a bedtime routine and stick with it. It’s also important that you replace the mattress if it’s uncomfortable or nearing a decade old, as this will improve your sleep. Other changes include:

• Exercise regularly
• Take a hot bath before bedtime
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine, especially before bed
• Avoid spicy or fatty foods before bedtime
• Avoid using your bed for anything other than sleep and intimacy
• Talk to your doctor about safe weight loss if you’re overweight

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Treat Your Sleep Apnea with a TDSS Provider

If your snoring is affecting you and your sleep partner’s sleep, it’s time to seek treatment. Call our Dallas office at (833) 275-3372 to schedule an appointment. 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 treatment to patients in Texas, including Dallas, Houston, El Paso, and San Antonio, TX. We can’t wait to help you and your partners get the sleep they deserve.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]