{"id":120,"date":"2019-01-15T20:08:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T20:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2019-02-04T20:08:59","modified_gmt":"2019-02-04T20:08:59","slug":"how-your-tongue-tie-affects-sleep-apnea-in-state-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/how-your-tongue-tie-affects-sleep-apnea-in-state-college\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Tongue-Tie Affects Sleep Apnea in State College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_115426714__1549310578_92534-300x279.jpg\" alt=\"man tongue out tongue-tie\" class=\"wp-image-121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_115426714__1549310578_92534-300x279.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_115426714__1549310578_92534-768x714.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/AdobeStock_115426714__1549310578_92534.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that the little fold of tissue under your\ntongue could be causing you to have poor sleep? In years past, pediatricians\nchecked for tongue-ties as part of their routine checkups for infants. For\nwhatever reason, it has fallen from practice, leaving one or two generations of\npatients with unresolved tongue-ties and a myriad of potential problems\u2014one of\nthem being sleep apnea. Learn more about the relationship between tongue-ties\nand sleep apnea in State College with this helpful information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is sleep apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most often characterized by loud, frequent snoring, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/do-i-have-sleep-apnea.html\">sleep\napnea<\/a> is a condition in which you have lapses in breathing during\nsleep. The brain forces your body to wake up enough to resume breathing,\npreventing you from getting restful, deep sleep. These lapses can last anywhere\nbetween a few seconds up to a minute and happen up to hundreds of times a\nnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common symptoms of sleep apnea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loud, frequent snoring.<\/li><li>Excessive daytime drowsiness.<\/li><li>Moodiness.<\/li><li>Dry mouth or sore throat upon waking.<\/li><li>Difficulty focusing.<\/li><li>Inability to fall or stay asleep.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a tongue-tie?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tongue-tie is a thick, tight, or short string of tissue\nunder the tongue that restricts the tongue\u2019s movement and impairs function.\nOften misdiagnosed and misunderstood, tongue-ties are estimated to occur in up to\n32.5% of infants. They are most often found as babies struggle to nurse or\nadapt to solid foods. If not resolved, they can cause problems with speech\ndevelopment as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does a tongue-tie influence sleep?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a tongue-tie is not addressed in infancy, it can have\nlasting effect on your sleep for a lifetime. An infant with a tongue-tie is not\nable to apply sufficient pressure against the palate and can subsequently\ndevelop a small nasal cavity, deviated septum, or high arched palate, all of\nwhich make it more difficult for the tongue to reside in the mouth without\nspilling over into the throat. When the tongue does this, it blocks precious\nairway space and contributes to obstructive sleep apnea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these developments also lead to or exacerbate mouth\nbreathing, which prevents your brain from getting the deepest level of sleep.\nPeople who mouth breathe wake up tired and experience daytime drowsiness\ndespite the quantity of sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is a tongue-tie treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most often using a CO<sub>2<\/sub> laser, a dentist, oral\nsurgeon, or ENT doctor is able to perform a frenectomy, or a release procedure\nwhich entails removing the small fold of tissue under the tongue. Typically\nthere is little to no blood, and the laser allows for more precise control than\nsimply cutting the tissue with a scalpel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a frenectomy, you\u2019ll likely notice that your baby has\ndeeper, higher quality sleep with less snoring, less movement, less waking, and\na better mood after waking. Older children and adults may need additional occupational\ntherapy or dental treatment to resolve their symptoms fully following a\nfrenectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a new parent wanting to address your baby\u2019s\ntongue-tie or you\u2019re just tired of waking up feeling tired, treating a\ntongue-tie could change your life for the better by giving you better, more\nrestful sleep. Schedule an appointment with your doctor or dentist in State\nCollege to talk about your sleep apnea and potential tongue-tie and get the\ntreatment you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/meet-dr-marks.html\">Dr.\nDonald Marks<\/a> has been practicing dentistry for over 45 years. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/\">State\nCollege Dental Sleep Medicine<\/a>, he actively participates in and\nreceives training through many professional dental organizations, including the\nAmerican Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. To contact him for more information\nabout sleep apnea or tongue-ties, you may call (814) 234-0329 or click\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the little fold of tissue under your tongue could be causing you to have poor sleep? In years past, pediatricians checked for tongue-ties as part of their routine checkups for infants. 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