Why Oxygen is So Important to the Brain

Sleep apnea steals precious sleep, but it also steals something much more valuable: oxygen. According to the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, sleep apnea steals sleep and oxygen from as many as 18 million Americans. Individuals with sleep apnea can stop breathing as many as 100 times a night or more, depriving the body of vital oxygen.

Your brain thrives on oxygen. In fact, it uses approximately three times the amount of oxygen that muscles do. And because brain cells are highly sensitive to drops in oxygen, they begin to die soon after deprivation.

When this occurs night after night – as it does with sleep apnea -- the brain’s ability to heal and process important memories is impaired.

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As a dental professional, you can ensure your patients get all the oxygen they need at night by recommending appliances that help manage sleep apnea. At SML (Space Maintainers Laboratories), we offer a variety of simple dental devices that can drastically reduce the occurrence of sleep apnea symptoms. Click and see!