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If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, you are well aware of the hundreds of sleep arousals which result from temporary halts in your breathing. After such a fitful night of sleep, the sheer exhaustion from this condition might have you wondering if sleeping pills are the right answer for you. The thought of sleeping through the night is all too tempting. The Temecula dentists from The Oasis Family Dental speak about some of the pros and cons of sleeping pills.

The Good News

Sleeping pills may seem like magic. If you are someone who can’t seem to let go of the stresses of the day, or you have just gotten into a pattern of unhealthy shortened sleep cycles, sleep medication might seem like the perfect solution. Sleeping pills are often fast acting and help you achieve a feeling of deep sleep which feels like a cool, quenching glass of water after a prolonged desert trek. You need sleep and when you become desperate, anything that gets you there is going to feel like a gift. The good news is that sleeping pills are safer now than they were even a decade ago. They are a great help if you have a serious sleep disorder requiring desperate measures.

The Bad News

The bad news about sleeping pills is that they could work too well. If you have sleep apnea, your body is waking you up as a life-or-death response to your stopped breathing. This would be one huge disadvantage to sleeping medications. Some people feel comfortable to take any pills as long as they are prescribed. This doesn’t stop certain addictive properties of various meds from being a concern. Sleeping pills may make you feel like you’re getting high quality sleep, but this isn’t necessarily so. You should remain proactive about Interactions with other medications and/or alcohol, and feel wary of potential side effects. If you can avoid sleeping aids, you should. Try yoga, meditation, or other natural methods first.

Visit your Temecula Dentists

The Oasis Family Dental provides comprehensive dental care for our patients of all ages, including sleep apnea treatments. Contact our 92591 dental office by calling (951) 695-2290 to schedule an appointment today. We welcome patients from Temecula and all surrounding communities.