Insomnia
Insomnia services offered in Wexford, Monroeville and McMurray, PA
Everyone experiences occasional problems falling or staying asleep, but insomnia is a more serious matter. If you find yourself chronically deprived of quality rest, contact the team at Pittsburgh Dental Sleep Medicine in McMurray, Monroeville, and Wexford, PA.
Insomnia Q & A
Insomnia Q & A What is Insomnia and How Does it Connect with Dental Issues?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you cannot consistently fall asleep or stay asleep. Insomnia looks different from one person to the next, but it is a serious condition that needs addressing as soon as possible. Your rest is a critical part of overall health and wellness and failing to get sufficient, high-quality sleep can lead to a spiral of health problems.
Some of the symptoms of insomnia include:
- Trouble falling asleep
- Frequent waking during the night
- Trouble falling back asleep once interrupted
- Feeling tired upon waking
- Waking up earlier than necessary
How are Sleep Issues Diagnosed?
Your doctor can help you get to the bottom of your sleep issues. In some cases, a medical condition or certain medications are to blame, and addressing those issues can lead to relief.
Sleep apnea is a common cause of insomnia. This condition is characterized by relaxed muscles in your throat that block your airway during sleep. Deprived of oxygen, your body periodically gasps or jerks to restore airflow.
While these actions may not cause you to fully awaken, they disrupt your sleep, sometimes thousands of times a night. That prevents you from getting the rest your body needs.
A sleep study is performed by trained professionals who evaluate your sleep habits and can diagnose sleep apnea. Special equipment measures your breathing and level of sleep, giving you a snapshot of what happens during a normal night.
How Can I Improve the Quality of My Sleep?
A sleep specialist is the best person to diagnose and treat your insomnia, but a Sleep Dentist can help treat your sleep apnea.
Your sleep dentist will work with you to determine the cause of your sleep issues and shapes a treatment plan around those needs. If sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ/TMD, or other dental issues are to blame, there are effective ways to find relief.
Don’t accept insomnia as inevitable. Few things have a greater impact on your health than quality sleep and there are treatments that can help all types of insomnia. Schedule an appointment at Pittsburgh Dental Sleep Medicine online or by phone to explore available options.
