{"id":399,"date":"2025-02-28T10:49:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waylanddental.com\/blog\/?p=399"},"modified":"2025-02-28T10:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:49:22","slug":"simple-steps-for-sound-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waylanddental.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/simple-steps-for-sound-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Steps for Sound Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waylanddental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/airway-blog-image-v1.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration of a human body with a tube inserted into its mouth, depicting a medical or anatomical scenario.\" class=\"wp-image-398\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Globally, an estimated 936 million adults age 30-69 have mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea, with 425 million of them experiencing moderate to severe cases. In the United States alone, approximately 54 million adults suffer from sleep apnea. If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase the risk of serious health issues, including high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes.\u00a0 Sleep Awareness Week, which takes place from March 9-15, aims to raise awareness\u00a0 of the importance of sleep health and encourage people to prioritize better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Today marks the beginning of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thensf.org\/sleep-awareness-week\/\">Sleep Awareness Week<\/a>. If you have trouble getting a good night\u2019s sleep, or think you or a loved one may be suffering from sleep apnea, follow these simple steps to sleep more soundly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stick to a regular sleep schedule <\/strong>\u2013 Make an effort to go to bed when you are sleepy and wake up at the same time every morning, even on the weekends. This consistency helps keep your body\u2019s clock on schedule. Do your best to avoid long naps during the day, especially in the afternoon. Daytime napping can make it harder for you to fall asleep at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create the perfect sleep environment \u2013 <\/strong>For optimal sleep, your bedroom should be quiet, dark and cool. Turn off the TV and stay away from your smart phone, tablet, laptop or e-reader before bedtime. The bright light from electronic screens can keep you from being able to fall asleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practice bedtime rituals <\/strong>\u2013 Develop a relaxing routine that lets your body know it\u2019s time to wind down for the night. Whether you prefer to take a warm bath or spend time reading, these calming activities will allow your body to shift into sleep mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consult a sleep physician \u2013 <\/strong>If you find that you\u2019re still having trouble feeling rested in the morning, you could have sleep apnea. Make an appointment with a board-certified sleep physician at an accredited sleep center. We can refer you to a great local sleep doctor. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, your doctor will help you decide which treatment option is best for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule a dentist appointment<\/strong> \u2013 We work in conjunction with sleep physicians to treat sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. An oral appliance is an effective mouth guard-like device that supports your jaw in a forward position to help keep your airway open. Oral appliance therapy has a much higher compliance rate than continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Although CPAP is effective, many patients dislike the machine and mask. Patients often prefer an oral appliance because it is comfortable, quiet and convenient for travel. Call us today at (508) 651-0500 to schedule an appointment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy sleep habits can improve your quality of life. Following these simple steps can put you on the path to a better night\u2019s sleep!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Globally, an estimated 936 million adults age 30-69 have mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea, with 425 million of them experiencing moderate to severe cases. In the United States alone, approximately 54 million adults suffer from sleep apnea. 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