Snoring/Sleep Apnea
Snoring/Sleep Apnea Solutions in Guthrie, OK and Perry, OK
The 10 “Deadly” Facts You Should Know About “Snoring”
- Snoring Occurs in 40% of the adult population.
- Snoring Occurs when your airway is partially blocked.
- If your airway gets totally blocked while snoring your brain becomes deprived of oxygen.
- If this occurs enough, you may have Sleep Apnea.
- If you have Sleep Apnea, it can elevate your blood pressure.
- If you have Sleep Apnea, you may be tired and irritable all day.
- If you have Sleep Apnea, you are twice as likely of having an auto accident.
- If you have Sleep Apnea, you have an increased chance for strokes.
- If you have Sleep Apnea and have tried Surgery and or CPAP and are unhappy with the results, there is still another proven solution.
- The Doctors at Comfort Dental are active members at Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale
(Take this test)
Use this scale:
0 = would never dose
1 = slight chance of dozing
2 = moderate chance of dozing
3 = high chance of dozing
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Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting, inactive in a public place (e.g. a theatre or meeting)
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic
Total
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(If you total is greater than 8, you should contact us for further evaluation.)
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