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The Effects Of Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Untreated OSA can cause or worsen:
- High Blood Pressure
- Other Cardio Vascular Disease
- Risk for Heart Attack
- Risk for Stroke
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Weight Gain
- Migraine type Headaches
- Hyperactivity in children (ADD and ADHD)
Memory Problems
- Impotence and Sexual Dysfunction
- Depression and Anxiety
- Job Impairment
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Social Problems
- Marital Discord
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
Snoring Causes:
- Disrupted Sleep Patterns in the Snorer
- Disrupted Sleep Patterns for the Bed Partner
- Relationship Problems
- "Sleepin" on the Couch
- Memory problems
- Many health problems associated with OSA due to Frequent Arousals (brief awakenings)
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Oral Appliance Therapy has an overall success rate of 80 - 90%! |
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SLEEP DISORDER DENTAL CENTER
Mark A. Mautner, DMD, FAGD
1601 N. PALM AVE, SUITE 104, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33026 • 866-ZZSLEEP
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