{"id":282,"date":"2025-05-04T15:41:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T15:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/?p=282"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:13:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T15:13:24","slug":"debunking-three-common-myths-about-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/04\/debunking-three-common-myths-about-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking 3 Super Common Myths About Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Obstructive sleep apnea, also called OSA, is a widespread issue affecting over 22 million Americans, as well as many, many others who haven\u2019t received a proper diagnosis! However, did you know that many people neglect seeking treatment simply because they don\u2019t fully understand the severity of the condition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some falsely believe it\u2019s innocent and nothing more than loud snoring, while others believe it can only affect those who are older or overweight. The truth is, there\u2019s more to sleep apnea than you might\u2019ve initially thought. Here are a few eye-opening misconceptions about sleep apnea<\/a>, so that if you suspect you\u2019re dealing with the condition, you can confidently get help without waiting a moment longer. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: Snoring Is the Same as Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, it does not always indicate the condition\u2019s presence. Snoring is caused by the vibrations of the soft tissues of the throat and airway, and it\u2019s a sign that air is having some trouble moving in and out. However, a person can still snore and not suffer from sleep apnea, which is why it\u2019s crucial to be on the lookout for other common symptoms such as consistent daytime fatigue, memory problems, moodiness, a sore throat every morning, or other related issues. If you have sleep apnea, you\u2019ll also wake up frequently during the night, possibly gasping or choking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: Sleep Apnea Only Affects Adults<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, as many as 10 to 20 percent of children who snore may have sleep apnea; in fact, it\u2019s estimated to affect around 3 percent of all children, and this includes all age groups, as well as all weight brackets. Suppose you\u2019ve noticed your child experiencing symptoms related to sleep apnea, including daytime fatigue, moodiness and irritability, or memory problems, or even hyperactivity (which is what leads to ADHD sometimes being misdiagnosed). In that case, it\u2019s worth bringing it to the attention of a pediatrician. Likewise, if a loved one has been dealing with these issues and lifestyle changes aren\u2019t working, treatment is the next step.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: Using a CPAP Machine is the Only Way to Treat Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people who are familiar with sleep apnea are also familiar with how it\u2019s normally treated: with a CPAP machine. This form of treatment requires a patient to wear a soft nasal mask to bed that\u2019s connected to a machine by a hose, which provides them with proper oxygen flow as they sleep.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this is not the sole form of sleep apnea treatment; custom-made oral appliances, which are a special type of mouthguard, can also be used! They\u2019re worn to bed and help to keep the airway open throughout the night, and as you might imagine, they\u2019re smaller, quieter, and simpler, as well as more comfortable to use compared to a CPAP machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It almost goes without saying that sleep is vital to a healthy life\u2014it lets you feel your best and function at peak capacity! That said, you shouldn\u2019t let any misinformation about sleep apnea prevent you from seeking treatment and getting your nightly rest back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the talented leadership of Dr. John Moneyhun, our team here at Parkside Dental has proudly served patients and families in Landrum and the surrounding area for several years, offering a wide variety of dental services as well as sleep apnea treatment through the use of custom-made oral devices. If you have any questions about the blog, or if you believe you have sleep apnea and you\u2019d like to set up a consultation with us, please feel free to reach out online<\/a> or call today for more information. Telephone: (864) 800-1691.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Obstructive sleep apnea, also called OSA, is a widespread issue affecting over 22 million Americans, as well as many, many others who haven\u2019t received a proper diagnosis! However, did you know that many people neglect seeking treatment simply because they don\u2019t fully understand the severity of the condition? Some falsely believe it\u2019s innocent and nothing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=282"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":288,"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282\/revisions\/288"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=282"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=282"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.parksidedentalllc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}