Over the last thirty six years, Dr. Robert Garelick has built an enormously successful dental practice based in Lindenhurst, New York. The practice has thrived, resting on a foundation of clinical excellence and a profound commitment to the care and overall wellbeing of patients. Sleep apnea can become very serious if not diagnosed and treated properly. If you are having difficulty falling asleep, come talk to Lindenhurst dentist Dr. Robert Garelick.
Did you know that most prescription medications can have various side effects, with many causing sleep and weight irregularities? If you are a person who already suffers from sleep apnea or are unable to get proper rest at night, then this is one of the areas you might want to investigate about.
Prescription drugs like those for high blood pressure, steroids, seizure medication like benzodiazpines may be responsible for such side effects. In addition, even non-prescription medication like cough and cold medicines can exacerbate sleep apnea. Oral contraceptives, inhaled respiratory drugs, diet pills, medications with caffeine, ADHD stimulant medicines and also certain anti-depressants can have a debilitating effect on one's sleep apnea. Barbiturates, which are used for sedation, can cause a state of coma in toxic doses. Apart from a number of other degrading effects, illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamines as well as nicotine can disrupt sleep and increase daytime sleepiness.
Much like other intoxicating substances, alcohol too, ultimately, is most likely to cause sleep disruptions. Though calming and sleep-inducing in the beginning, a repeated pattern of alcohol consumption before bedtime reduces this effect and inversely, results in low sleep quality and fatigue during the day.
Dr. Robert B. Garelick, DDS, is committed to providing excellent dental care in Lindenhurst, NY across the greater Suffolk County, Long Island area. As part of that dedication, we provide comprehensive sleep apnea treatment. Our goal is not only to help you improve your dental health, but to improve your overall health. We will work with you to determine which oral appliance will best treat your obstructive sleep apnea, ultimately helping you to get a healthier and better night’s sleep.
For more information about our sleep apnea treatments, our dental health care, or our dental practice, feel free to contact us today at 631-226-1155. We look forward to hearing from you!
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