What you need to know about sleep apnea

Do you have sleep apnea?

SAN ANTONIOThe Center for Sleep Apnea & Snoring is here to help you get the best sleep of your life!

The Center for Sleep Apnea & Snoring is a dental practice dedicated to treating sleep disorders, including sleep apnea.

What you need to know about sleep apnea

  • Sleep apnea is a medical condition in which a person has one or more pauses in breathing, or shallow breaths while sleeping
  • These pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes and may occur 30 times or more a minute
  • Over time sleep apnea can lead to heart disorders and depression
  • Instead of using the CPAP therapy for sleep apnea, The Center for Sleep Apnea & Snoring offers an oral appliance  

"Sleep apnea can cause diabetes, high blood pressure and even lead to a stroke," said Veronica Morillos, sleep technician.

Most medical insurance providers and Medicare cover sleep-related treatments.

Take a quick sleep assessment 

Still unsure if you might be suffering from sleep apnea?

Find out if you are at risk of sleep apnea by taking an easy quiz provided by The Center for Sleep Apnea & Snoring here

For more information, visit stopsnoringtx.com or call 210-598-8200.

 

 

Information courtesy of The Center for Sleep Apnea & Snoring.


About the Author

Kiersten has been a Digital Content Creator with KSAT12 since 2017. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and previously worked for the Spurs Sports & Entertainment.

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