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If you find yourself feeling exhausted, irritable, and slow despite getting enough hours of sleep, it could be because\u00a0sleep apnea<\/a>\u00a0is robbing you of quality sleep. Read on to learn the answers to some of the most common questions regarding this issue, and call our Denver Sleep dentist, Dr. Steven Wilk, to\u00a0schedule a consultation<\/a>\u00a0if you think that you may have developed the condition.<\/p>\n

<\/a>WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes pauses in breathing throughout a sleep period. These pauses, which can occur hundreds of times in one night, cause the body to be partially aroused, preventing it from procuring the quality sleep that it needs. These pauses also reduce the amount of oxygen that gets to the brain, which can lead to other serious health problems.<\/p>\n

<\/a>DOES SLEEP APNEA NEED TO BE TREATED?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Absolutely! While there are many people out there who may have sleep apnea but haven\u2019t been diagnosed yet, it\u2019s important that if you are experiencing the symptoms of sleep apnea that you turn to a sleep apnea doctor in Denver who can diagnose you as soon as possible. If left untreated, sleep apnea can greatly increase your risk for certain health problems such as,<\/p>\n