There was a recent release of a new medical study, linking sleep apnea and
erectile dysfunction and/or decreased sexual performance. In this study
conducted at the Walter Reed Military National Medical Center in Bethesda,
ninety-two men with an average age of 46 were observed. All of the members of
the group were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), treated, and
followed for six months.
The results concluded that after
being treated for sleep apnea over a period of time, erectile dysfunction was
eliminated in about forty percent of those who initially reported it. Others
with a reduced to normal libido also experienced a boost in sexual performance.
Overall, sexual function and satisfaction were improved in the majority of
non-diabetic men in the study, regardless of their level of initial erectile
dysfunction.
OSA is a sleep related
breathing disorder that occurs when the tissue in the back of the throat
collapses and blocks the airway, causing the body to stop breathing during
sleep. In addition to being linked with decreased sexual performance, OSA can
increase the risk of stroke, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure, and
heart attack. It can also significantly decrease the survival rate of cancer
patients with untreated sleep apnea. Read More...
To learn more about sleep apnea, and dental devices that can treat OSA, visit the Cooley Smiles website, or call us to make your appointment today!
At Cooley Smiles Family and Sleep Apnea Dentistry, we have been providing exceptional family and cosmetic dental treatment and care to residents of the Bellevue and Seattle, Washington areas. We are committed to providing you with highly personalized care for all of your oral health needs. Our talented staff is always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have. This blog is an extension of the commitment we have to our patients and community.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Season of Thankfulness
As we approach Thanksgiving and live in
this season of thankfulness, we want to send our thanks and appreciation to our
patients and community. Without your patronage and service, we would not exist!
Dr. Brandon and Aaron Cooley, and the staff of Cooley Smiles strive for meeting your
individual needs; not seeing people in terms of their teeth, but treating the
whole person and helping them on a road to longer living in a healthy way.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday - to you and yours!
The Staff of Cooley Smiles Family, Cosmetic, and Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday - to you and yours!
The Staff of Cooley Smiles Family, Cosmetic, and Sleep Apnea Dentistry
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
Since November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, we felt it was important to share another common companion of diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea. At Cooley Smiles Family Dentistry, we treat quite a number of patients with sleep apnea and provide dental devices and other therapies to help our patients with this common ailment.
As we have learned, obstructive sleep apnea is not a solitary ailment. It has a number of companion diseases (call comorbidities by experts) that vary in frequency among OSA patients. One such comorbidity is type 2 diabetes (the physiological inability to process sugar). In type 2 diabetes, production of insulin continues but the body's ability to utilize it is damaged. According to Naresh Punjabi, MD, type 2 diabetes occurs among 30 - 50 percent of OSA patients while 70 to 80 percent of type 2 diabetes patients also have OSA.
Read more about OSA and Diabetes here, and for more information about sleep apnea, visit our website.
As we have learned, obstructive sleep apnea is not a solitary ailment. It has a number of companion diseases (call comorbidities by experts) that vary in frequency among OSA patients. One such comorbidity is type 2 diabetes (the physiological inability to process sugar). In type 2 diabetes, production of insulin continues but the body's ability to utilize it is damaged. According to Naresh Punjabi, MD, type 2 diabetes occurs among 30 - 50 percent of OSA patients while 70 to 80 percent of type 2 diabetes patients also have OSA.
Read more about OSA and Diabetes here, and for more information about sleep apnea, visit our website.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Since people with diabetes are at a greater risk of developing some oral health problems, this is a good reminder of the importance of staying. Some of the common oral health problems associated with diabetes are: gum disease, fungal infections, infections and delayed healing. Periodontal (gum disease) is no laughing matter; it's also connected to heart disease and other health-related issues.
Our friends at www.perio.org tell us:
People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. In fact, periodontal disease is often considered a complication of diabetes. Those people who don't have their diabetes under control are especially at risk.
Research has suggested that the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes goes both ways - periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar.
Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar. This puts people with diabetes at increased risk for diabetic complications
For more information and to watch a video on how diabetes can impact your oral health, visit the MouthHealthy A-Z page on Diabetes.
Ready to learn more and schedule your appointment?
We are accepting new patients, and both of our doctors at Cooley Smiles Family Dentistry in Bellevue, WA have experience in treating patients with gum disease. Give us a call today at (425) 998-6998 or visit our website for more information!
Our friends at www.perio.org tell us:
Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications.
People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. In fact, periodontal disease is often considered a complication of diabetes. Those people who don't have their diabetes under control are especially at risk.
Research has suggested that the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes goes both ways - periodontal disease may make it more difficult for people who have diabetes to control their blood sugar.
Severe periodontal disease can increase blood sugar, contributing to increased periods of time when the body functions with a high blood sugar. This puts people with diabetes at increased risk for diabetic complications
For more information and to watch a video on how diabetes can impact your oral health, visit the MouthHealthy A-Z page on Diabetes.
Ready to learn more and schedule your appointment?
We are accepting new patients, and both of our doctors at Cooley Smiles Family Dentistry in Bellevue, WA have experience in treating patients with gum disease. Give us a call today at (425) 998-6998 or visit our website for more information!
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