{"id":53,"date":"2016-01-27T16:14:36","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T16:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.princealbertdental.com\/?p=53"},"modified":"2026-07-23T20:18:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:18:47","slug":"sleep-apnea-prince-albert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princealbertdental.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/27\/sleep-apnea-prince-albert\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn what\u2019s affecting your sleep, once and for all"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We adults are always trying to figure out why we <\/span>just can’t sleep<\/span><\/i>, and a <\/span>new study<\/span><\/a> says social media could be to blame. It’s an interesting theory, but as your trusted dental team, we know there’s another reason. It’s sleep apnea, an incredibly common condition that all too often goes unnoticed in its sufferers. So this morning, keep your hands off social media for a few minutes and take the time to learn about sleep apnea — that could do you and your sleep the most good of all.<\/span><\/p>

Sleep apnea is a serious condition<\/span><\/h2>

It’s estimated that some 22 million Americans are suffering from sleep apnea, with many of them not realizing what’s causing their daytime fatigue and confusion. Because its effects are similar to those of other problems affecting sleep, like depression or anxiety, the condition is far too often un- or misdiagnosed. Learning about sleep apnea can help you recognize its symptoms in yourself or a loved one.<\/span><\/p>

Basics of sleep apnea<\/span><\/h2>

Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of the condition, occurs when the mouth becomes so relaxed during sleep that its parts collapse into the back of the throat, partially or completely blocking airflow. Symptoms of sleep apnea include:<\/span><\/p>