{"id":141,"date":"2024-06-03T14:25:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T14:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2024-06-27T14:32:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T14:32:51","slug":"4-tricks-alleviating-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/4-tricks-alleviating-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Tricks for Alleviating Sleep Apnea Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The problem: you can\u2019t sleep. The effect: a massive strain on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Sleep is such an essential part of our body\u2019s natural rhythm that when it\u2019s off, everything else goes haywire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral appliance therapy<\/a> is a great way to address sleep apnea, but life happens. Sometimes your symptoms flare, or maybe you\u2019re on a trip and forgot your trusty sleep aid at home. Either way, you need some home remedies to help harmonize your rhythms. We\u2019ve got you covered! Just keep reading for four z-catching tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wait, What\u2019s Oral Appliance Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not familiar with the term? No worries, it\u2019s not as well-known as the CPAP machine or melatonin. Oral appliance therapy is an alternative way to remedy sleep apnea \u2013 without a machine or pills. Your dentist can custom-make a mouthguard-like device that you\u2019ll wear at night. This oral appliance eases your jaw forward, encouraging your soft oral tissue to move out of your airway\u2019s, well, way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, freeing an obstructed airway significantly reduces snoring, interrupted sleep, and other sleep apnea symptoms, so it\u2019s definitely worth looking into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. Practice Bedtime Mindfulness with Yoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any sort of regular exercise will help your body feel ready for rest, but yoga in particular is relaxing and easy to personalize. You can find online routines that focus on easing muscle tension, providing a workout, preparing you for sleep, strengthening your core and lungs \u2013 and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Find a Sleeping Position That\u2019s Juuust Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might be better for your back to rest in a supine position, but it\u2019s better for your sleep apnea to rest on your side. Taking a siesta on your side with your head elevated helps keep your oral tissue from obstructing your airways \u2013 and your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Experience the Magic of Air Filtration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to breathe when the air itself isn\u2019t ideal! Dry, dirty air is rougher on the respiratory system. Humidifiers can help keep your airwaves moist and decrease congestion. Air purifiers can filter the air, clearing it of dust, pet hair, and anything else that could otherwise irritate your lungs. In the wake of the essential oil craze, many of these machines allow you to add oils for additional health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, your room will smell nice. And who doesn\u2019t love that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Double- and Triple-Check Prescription Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you just think, \u201coh, duh!\u201d Understandable. It can be difficult to keep up with our prescriptions\u2019 side effects, especially when starting a new type or dosage. But even certain sleeping pills can worsen sleep apnea symptoms. If the Sandman seems to be avoiding you, definitely check in with your doctor to make sure the cause isn\u2019t your medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re interested in oral appliance therapy or even more tricks for wrangling your sleep apnea, talk with your dentist. They might not be the first person you thought of for peaceful nights, but they might be just who you needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at All Smiles Leesburg<\/a> knows that sleep apnea is a prevalent and important problem. That\u2019s why we offer oral appliance therapy as one of our services. If snoring and interrupted sleep is complicating your life, call our office at 703-777-4443. We\u2019ll happily craft you an oral appliance and help you think of additional treatment strategies for a good night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The problem: you can\u2019t sleep. The effect: a massive strain on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Sleep is such an essential part of our body\u2019s natural rhythm that when it\u2019s off, everything else goes haywire. Oral appliance therapy is a great way to address sleep apnea, but life happens. Sometimes your symptoms flare, or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":143,"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141\/revisions\/143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allsmilesleesburg.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}