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Being Tired is Not Normal

Thursday, July 11, 2013

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is trying to spread the word that being tired is not normal. "Far too many people accept sleep deprivation and sleepiness as a way of life. They see treatment of sleep illnesses as optional. In reality, countless studies have connected sleep illnesses with severe health consequences," said Dr. Safwan Badr, president of the Academy.

The Centers for Disease Control say that sleep problems in American are a "public health epidemic". 70 million of us have sleep problems and about 60% of those have a serious, chronic problem like obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep disorders affect your physical, mental and emotional health. Patients experience reduced daytime alertness, poor memory and decision making functions and the disrupted nighttime sleep does not allow the body to receive adequate, healing rest. New research shows that sleep deprived couples fight more than those who are rested.

Proper diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders can dramatically improve your quality of life. Imagine having your energy back! Mood, productivity and overall health are changed for the better.

Remember that only a board certified sleep doctor can diagnose sleep problems like obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment of sleep apnea using an oral appliance is a comfortable and easy-to-use choice for many patients. Only a dentist can provide an oral appliance to treat sleep apnea and patients should seek a dentist with extensive training in treating patients with sleep disorders.

In South Florida your experienced sleep apnea dentist is Dr. Ken Mogell. Contact us today to schedule your consultation at 561-394-9000.

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