Studies estimate that in the US up to 58% of men and 37% of women are affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea, with the highest prevalence being among people living in the southeastern region of the US.  

The most common sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is snoring. Many people also report they wake up during the night gasping for air, sleeping restlessly, or leave their spouses worried that they may not be breathing. However, many people who clench or grind their teeth are unaware they have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, because they do not snore. Research shows that 44% of people who clench or grind their teeth are also affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea. As someone who does not snore yet has Obstructive Sleep Apnea and as a doctor in Searcy who is an accredited member of the Academy of Sleep Dentistry Disciplines, I understand the hidden risk this poses to lives in the Searcy community.

Complications of Sleep Apnea

Whenever the body is deprived of oxygen, your whole body suffers. Here are the most common medical complications linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Heart attack

Stroke

Diabetes

Cancer

High Blood Pressure

Neuropathy

Memory Loss

Headaches

Fatigue

Excessive Day-time Sleepiness

Weight Gain