Are you tired, stressed out, and moody because of interrupted
sleep? Sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops for
periods of 10 seconds or longer, can interrupt deep sleep that
makes people feel rested. Non-surgical dental appliances have
proven more effective than surgery for many sleep apnea
patients. When a sleeping person stops breathing for 10 or more
seconds, they have “apnea.” OSAS, or obstructive sleep apnea
syndrome, is one type of sleep apnea. Lack of adequate breath
during sleep reduces airflow, causing the brain to tell the body
to wake up and breathe. In some cases, sleep apnea patients only
move into a lighter stage of sleep, while other times, patients
wake completely. Many factors may contribute to airway blockage,
from the size of passages and oral or airway structures, to
swelling of passageways or position of the tongue. Disrupted
deep sleep can affect mood, health, and cause daytime
sleepiness. The added stress and fatigue can cause lack of
concentration, loss of memory, and accid