
Jan
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects millions of people, yet most are unaware of it or its symptoms. OSA is a sleep disorder that occurs when tissues block your airway while you sleep, making breathing difficult. This causes you to wake up frequently at night gasping for air, then drift back to sleep. These episodes can occur all night, keeping you from deep, quality sleep.
At Sarasota Center for General Dentistry in Sarasota, Florida, Dr. Francisco Marcano can help you get appropriate treatment. Left unchecked, sleep apnea can have a negative impact on your overall health and well-being. Knowing early sleep apnea symptoms can alert you to getting needed help.
Here are five common signs that you may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea:
The good news is that sleep apnea can be treated. To learn more about this condition, contact Dr. Francisco Marcano from Sarasota Center for General Dentistry at (941) 900-3555.
Dr. Francisco Marcano and his dedicated team at Sarasota Center for General Dentistry are devoted to delivering exceptional dental care to Sarasota, Manatee, and neighboring communities, ensuring healthy smiles and overall well-being.
Dr. Marcano earned his DMD from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dentistry and is an esteemed graduate of the Hornbrook Group, renowned worldwide for its clinical excellence in cosmetic dentistry. He is affiliated with prominent organizations, including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, Academy of GP Orthodontics, Mid-America Orthodontics Society, Light Force Orthodontics, International Association for Orthodontics, and Spear Education.
Recognized by his peers, Dr. Marcano serves on the Florida Board of Dentistry and Florida Board of Dental Examiners. Since 2012, he has been consistently honored as “Sarasota’s Top Dentist,” listed in the “Who’s Who Top Doctors Edition” since 2015, and recognized among “America’s Best Dentists” since 2012.