Don't let sleep apnea negatively impact your relationships!

Valentine's Day has come and gone, and if snoring had you sleeping solo or put the damper on your partner's dreamtime dismount, it's time to introduce a relationship-saving life hack! We know snoring is a precursor to sleep apnea which can wreak havoc on your body, but what does snoring do to your relationship? You might be surprised to hear that chronic sleep disturbances can wreak as much havoc on your relationships, as your health. In fact, sleep-related problems have risen to the forefront of relationship struggles as Americans try to cope with an increasing demand for night-owl availability. A growing body of research indicates several ways that sleep predicts significant aspects of relationships, including attracting an intimate partner and remaining happy, healthy and connected throughout the relationship.

You know if you've been told you snore or make gasping sounds while sleeping, which is an indicator of sleep apnea, but what other warning signs could your body be trying to send you? Pesky frequent urination during those late night hours could be your body telling you you're not getting enough oxygen. When you're oxygen deprived while sleeping, your heart releases peptides that stimulate your kidneys which awakens your body to the need for urination. Imagine if better sleep could correct that frustrating sleep interruption! If you've recently been screened as prediabetic, it's definitely time to talk to your doctor about a sleep test! Due to elevated sugar levels, your prediabetic diagnosis means you're not only at risk for type two diabetes, you're predisposed to sleep apnea as well! Erectile dysfunction can also be attributed to sleep apnea's dwindling of much needed oxygen to the heart! The more we know about sleep being the foundation of our health, the more it's easy to see that without an adequate amount of sleep's vital restoration, we're ushering in a magnitude of health issues. Nevertheless, correcting sleep deprivation and sleep apnea can also provide a tremendous amount of relief that can be broadly attributed to our overall wellness. There's no denying, every function of your body's intricately woven system thrives better with better sleep!

If you're recognizing any of the above listed symptoms or experiencing exhaustion, mood swings, low energy levels, snoring or sleeplessness, don't despair, Dr. Alina Lyons has a life hack for that! If you have a family history of heart disease or stroke, it's time to talk to your doctor about a sleep test. At Better Sleep Inc. wih Dr. Lyons, that sleep test will be ready for you within 72 hours and a board certified sleep physician can help you pinpoint the underlying cause of your sleep deprivation. If obstructive sleep apnea is the culprit, C-PAP, although the gold standard of treatment, isn't the only avenue of care for those who are C-PAP intolerant. With over thirty years of experience and a successful Bordentown dental practice, Dr. Lyons is an expert at oral appliance therapy. The immersion of dental medicine and sleep medicine is a welcome alliance that's proving to be a life-enhancing and sometimes life-saving intervention.

At Better Sleep Inc, Dr. Lyons will customize a convenient and portable mandibular device that will comfortably protrude your jaw slightly forward allowing unobstructed and vital airflow to your body. The effects of this correction can't be understated, not just for your health, but your partner's as well. In any intimate relationship, sleeplessness is a shared problem! One of the most popular aspects of oral appliance therapy is the ability to remain close to your partner at night while you sleep sans the awkward C-PAP apparatus. It's important to note, however, if you have severe obstructive sleep apnea C-PAP may be required, however, oral appliance therapy can be used alongside C-PAP for a traveling alternative, or when the necessity arises. Having a portable sleep-hack like an oral appliance that ensures your body gets the oxygen and restoration it needs is truly life altering, but don't take our word for it, check out some of our patients' stories of sleep transformation!