Posted

Are you someone who suffers from sleep apnea? If so, you know that addressing this sleep disorder means a twofold approach. First, you will wear an oral appliance that will adjust your soft tissues and jaw into a position that increases airflow as you sleep. Second, you will need to spend some time focusing on lifestyle choices that will promote wonderful, restful sleep (which, again, means keeping those air passages open). Consider a couple helpful tips to get through summer in comfort.

Tip #1: Beware The Summer Beverages

The hot days of summer lend themselves to a need to cool down. As a result, you may find yourself cooling off with a beer, wine cooler, soda, or anything else that cuts the heat. Unfortunately, relaxants of any kind (like alcohol) can relax your muscles, including those in your throat. Stimulants (like caffeine) can cause you to wake up during the night. Try to stick with water or beverages lacking tranquilizing or stimulating ingredients, particularly at night, so you have the opportunity to fully combat your sleep apnea.

Tip #2: Don’t Forget Your Allergy Pill

True, spring is known for being quite the allergen season but don’t forget – many plants are still in full bloom during the summertime and you may be spending more time near the grass (and the lovely mold spores that fly through the air with glee). As a result, you will want to keep your seasonal allergy medication handy to cut down on upper respiratory congestion that contributes to sleep apnea.

Riverside Dental Group and Dental Associate Offices Serves a Community Near You!

Our dentists look forward to caring for you and every member of your family with a comprehensive selection of services. We will maintain and improve your oral health with a wide range of preventive, cosmetic, restorative, implant, and emergency dentistry techniques. We also specialize in endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and orthodontics, serving patients from Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Corona, and all surrounding California communities. To schedule an appointment, contact one of the following locations nearest to you:

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.