San Ramon, CA Dentist, Garth Riopelle, DDS Treats Sleep Apnea and Severe Snoring

SAN RAMON, Calif. - Aug. 31, 2015 - PRLog -- Garth Riopelle, DDS
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San Ramon, CA Dentist, Garth Riopelle, DDS Treats Sleep Apnea and Severe Snoring to Return his Patients to a Healthy, Restful Night of Sleep

Is snoring and sleep apnea the same thing? What are the dangers that come with sleep apnea? Dr. Garth Riopelle, DDS of San Ramon, CA treats his patients for sleep apnea and wants to let his patients know the danger sleep apnea presents.

There is a difference between snoring and sleep apnea. Snoring is when the soft palate tissues relax during sleep and cause a partial airway blockage. This tissue vibrates and creates the snoring sound. Snoring can be loud or soft, but it still allows most air to get through. Sleep apnea is when the soft palate tissues relax enough to where it causes a total blockage of air. The person actually stops breathing in this scenario. The pause in breathing can last a few seconds to over a minute. Throughout the night, a person can stop breathing a few times or over a hundred times.

Sleep apnea is accompanied with excessive daytime fatigue, attention problems, difficulty staying asleep, and a sore throat. In addition to these symptoms, sleep apnea causes increased risks for stroke, heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, and liver problems. Sleep apnea also causes complications with medication and surgery. Undiagnosed sleep apnea is especially dangerous in surgery and with medications.

In order to solve the sleep apnea problem and decrease the risk of all the dangerous effects, the throat must be opened up so a clear airway is possible. Dr. Riopelle treats patients for sleep apnea and can restore a restful night of sleep for them. It is surprising how much better someone feels after they are sleeping safely and soundly through the night.

If you suspect you or a loved one is suffering from sleep apnea, do not wait to find out. Dr. Garth Riopelle, DDS of San Ramon, CA can offer treatment that will restore your night of sleep. To schedule an appointment, call 925-277-0299 or visit Dr. Riopelle’s website,www.sanramoncosmeticdentistry.com.