{"id":674,"date":"2020-11-23T01:21:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T01:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bghdental.com\/blog\/?p=674"},"modified":"2022-09-13T15:32:10","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T15:32:10","slug":"sleep-diary-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bghdental.com\/blog\/sleep-diary-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Diary Help Treat Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SleepDo you feel tired throughout the day despite sleeping all night? Maybe you\u2019re moodier than usual or your spouse is complaining about your snoring? It might be time to keep a sleep diary to log your symptoms. It can be the first step to diagnosing the cause of your tossing and turning, like sleep apnea. Don\u2019t worry, your sleep specialist can help you get the relief you need with the Vivos System<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are 3 main types of sleep apnea; however, the most common is caused by an obstruction in the upper airway. The tongue or soft tissues in the back of the mouth can collapse to block the airway. This can lead to potentially hundreds of interruptions in breathing throughout the night. Not only will it take a toll on your quality of sleep, but also your health and your quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can a Sleep Diary Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can learn a lot about your sleep patterns and habits using a diary. It will contain helpful information to pinpoint the cause of your poor sleep quality. Your diary should include various charts regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n