Sleep apnea is among one of the most commonly diagnosed sleep disorders with approximately one in five adults diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, it is estimated another one in five adults have moderate to severe sleep apnea. While these numbers may seem high, the actual number of people suffering from the condition are expected to far exceed these estimations. In fact, it is believed at least 80 percent of sleep apnea cases remain undiagnosed. The number of undiagnosed patients with the condition is largely due to miseducation, as well as not recognizing the symptoms of the disorder. As a dentist for sleep apnea in Owings Mills, Dr. Monica M. Mattson has the information you need to know to spot the signs of the condition.
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