{"id":1030,"date":"2018-01-25T03:04:24","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T03:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.micheldental.com\/blog\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2024-03-12T15:37:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T15:37:05","slug":"sleep-apnea-of-topeka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.micheldental.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/25\/sleep-apnea-of-topeka\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the Proactive Approach to Sleep Apnea of Topeka"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There once was a time when you jumped out of bed, eager to start a new day. But unfortunately, that seems like a mere memory from the remote past, because lately you\u2019ve found yourself constantly waking up throughout the night and then struggling the next day to fight fatigue<\/a>. You can\u2019t quite put your finger on what\u2019s causing the problem, but you know that you need relief fast. Your dentist says that these could be the symptoms of sleep apnea of Topeka. Learn why this is not an issue to take lightly and how your dentist can help you regain your former quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Sleep apnea is a sleep breathing disorder where you stop and start breathing several times while sleeping. A common trait that is associated with this condition is extreme fatigue, which is the result of constantly waking up throughout the night. And the reason that you go through this sleep roller coaster is that the brain has a built-in protection mechanism that alerts you, subconsciously, to wake up when your breathing stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs That You May Have Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are certain signs to be on the lookout for, that are associated with sleep apnea, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n