{"id":696,"date":"2017-10-31T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=696"},"modified":"2017-11-02T11:31:43","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T15:31:43","slug":"sleep-apnea-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Apnea Treatment is Often Covered by Medical Insurance!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you suspect you suffer from sleep apnea<\/a>, see your doctor right away to confirm. They can help identify potential sleep apnea symptoms. If they believe you may have sleep apnea, they can refer you to an ENT, pulmonologist or neurologist who will be able to diagnosis you. Once you have been diagnosed, it opens up your sleep apnea treatment options, including seeing your dentist for an oral appliance.<\/p>\n

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Did you know that when you see Dr. Paul Van Walleghem<\/a> at Pointe Dental Group in Shelby Township or Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, we can treat your disorder and bill your medical insurance \u2013 reducing or eliminating your out-of-pocket cost! If you\u2019ve been diagnosed and have questions, schedule an appointment with Dr. Paul, a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and dentist at Pointe Dental Group.<\/p>\n

So, what is sleep apnea<\/a> and how do you know if you have it? Read on for information on the disorder and treatment options.<\/p>\n

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What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common form of a sleep disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted for a minimum of ten seconds during sleep. It occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open. The result is disrupted sleep and low blood oxygen levels which can cause hypertension, heart disease, mood swings, and memory problems.<\/p>\n

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Read our article answering the top 5 questions about sleep apnea<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Symptoms & Diagnosis<\/h2>\n

If you have ever woke yourself up snoring or thought to yourself, \u201cwhy am I so tired,\u201d you might be experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea disorder. Often people with sleep apnea tend to be sleep deprived and suffer from a wide range of other symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, depression, irritability, sexual dysfunction, learning and memory difficulties, and falling asleep while at work, on the phone, or driving.<\/p>\n

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If you think you might be experiencing sleep apnea, here are some signs to look for<\/a>:<\/p>\n