{"id":77,"date":"2020-03-04T19:49:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T19:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=77"},"modified":"2020-06-03T19:50:59","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T19:50:59","slug":"sleep-dentist-explains-how-adequate-rest-can-positively-impact-the-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/04\/sleep-dentist-explains-how-adequate-rest-can-positively-impact-the-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Sleep Help Protect Against Heart Disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_142801178__1586266220_27885.jpg\" alt=\"a young woman lying on her stomach and asleep on her pillow\" class=\"wp-image-78\" width=\"312\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_142801178__1586266220_27885.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_142801178__1586266220_27885-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_142801178__1586266220_27885-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_142801178__1586266220_27885-640x426.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you wake in the morning and feel tired or sluggish,\nit is likely because you did not have a restful night\u2019s sleep. Whether\ninterrupted by a crying baby, a dog that is having difficulty getting\ncomfortable, or needing to go to the bathroom, this break in your sleep cycle\ncan negatively impact your ability to function the following day. But does it\nonly impact your functionality? Can inadequate sleep also affect one of the\nbody\u2019s main organs? To find out, listen to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/sleep-apnea-treatment-powell.html\">sleep\ndentist<\/a> who explains why ensuring adequate rest is vital to preventing\nheart disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Ample Sleep Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers who participated in a study funded by the\nNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recently found that an\nanti-inflammatory mechanism between the brain, bone marrow, and blood vessels can\nprotect against a hardening of the arteries when healthy sleep is achieved.\nBecause this mechanism is controlled by how well a person is resting, it can\neasily break down if the individual is frequently disrupted while sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By studying a group of mice that were genetically engineered\nto develop atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), researchers divided the\ngroup in half, disrupting the sleep of some and leaving the others alone to\nsleep normally. The mice whose sleep was disrupted went on to develop lesions,\nplaque, and fatty deposits on their arteries. They also produced inflammatory\ncells in their cardiovascular system as well as a lower amount of the hormone,\nhypocretin, that helps to regulate sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you take additional steps to take care of your\nheart, what can you do to achieve more adequate rest? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can a Sleep Dentist Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to years of dedicated research, heart disease is the\nnumber one cause of death among men and women in the United States. Heart\nattacks, strokes, diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases are rampant as\nobesity rates skyrocket and individuals attempt to function on less sleep\nday-in and day-out. While many doctors suggest healthier lifestyle changes\n(i.e. eating right, exercising), it is adequate rest that is often left without\na remedy. That is unless you see a sleep dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have sleep apnea, prepare to rejoice. Dentists who\nspecialize in this particular area can offer resources and treatment designed\nto help you get the sleep you need. From the use of a CPAP machine to wearing\nan oral appliance, these mechanisms make it possible to achieve a better\nquality of life by improving sleep patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time is now to speak to your dentist about sleep apnea.\nIf you feel you are experiencing many of the symptoms associated with this\ncommon condition, don\u2019t wait to seek help. Find a sleep dentist near you who\ncan provide the treatment you need to improve your health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author <\/strong><br>\nDr. Shelley Shults wants you to receive the care you need. As a board-certified\nregistered nurse, general dentist, family nurse practitioner, and dental sleep\nmedicine practitioner, Dr. Shults graduated from Wichita State University with\na bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing. In 2001, she graduated from The Ohio State\nUniversity with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She then received her MATRx\ncertification in sleep apnea in 2013. She understands the important role sleep\ncan play on the rest of your health, which is why she is happy to answer your\nquestions and address your concerns on ways to improve your rest and\nultimately, your wellbeing. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powelldentalsleepsolutions.com\/contact-powell-sleep-apnea-dentist.html\">contact\nus<\/a> at <strong>(614) 396-9310.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you wake in the morning and feel tired or sluggish, it is likely because you did not have a restful night\u2019s sleep. 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