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Particularly for patients who have just received a diagnosis of sleep apnea, the sleep disorder can result in a lot of questions, a little bit of confusion, some uncertainty, and a general desire to know more. Before you allow yourself to feel inundated by the information that is coming your way, we encourage you to consider a handful of very important factors. Remember some key things about this sleep disturbance (and treating it) and you’ll be just fine.

#1: Immediate Treatment Is Best

Remember when you discover that this sleep disorder has affected (and continues to affect) you that choosing sleep apnea treatment immediately is better than waiting. The longer you wait, the more the symptoms will pile up and you will inch closer toward actual health problems.

#2: Consistent Treatment Is Key

Wearing sleep apnea treatment every now and then (it will require the use of a comfortable oral appliance) will not give you the relief you need. Instead, treating the problem every night to ensure you can breathe freely is what you need.

#3: It Can Affect Everyone In Your Life

Sleep apnea’s effects don’t only touch your own life but those around you, as well. Whether your significant other is woken up all night long, your lack of focus affects the work you do at your job, or your bad mood causes problems with friends and family, treating the issue is very important.

#4: It Can Lead To Health Problems

Sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems, since you’re depriving your brain of oxygen every night. Agree to treatment, so you rid yourself of the potential for cardiac problems, liver problems, high blood pressure, and more.

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.