{"id":156,"date":"2021-06-18T16:16:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T16:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/?p=156"},"modified":"2021-07-19T16:16:47","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T16:16:47","slug":"do-you-sleep-badly-in-summer-tips-from-sleep-apnea-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/do-you-sleep-badly-in-summer-tips-from-sleep-apnea-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Sleep Badly in the Summer? These Tips Can Help!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_213186903__1626707705_17081-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"woman lying awake at night who needs a sleep apnea dentist \" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_213186903__1626707705_17081-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_213186903__1626707705_17081-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/AdobeStock_213186903__1626707705_17081.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending time in the summer sun boosts your mood and improves your health. However, the warmer weather might come at the cost of high-quality sleep. This is especially true if you already have a sleep disorder like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">sleep apnea<\/a>. Do you tend to sleep badly during the summer? If so, there\u2019s a reason why. Read on as a sleep apnea dentist explains this connection and how you can enjoy a good night\u2019s sleep this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Summer Can Lead to Bad Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The temperature of your body (and your bedroom) plays a key role in the quality of your sleep. Feeling too hot prevents your body from relaxing enough to reach the deeper stages of sleep. As a result, you don\u2019t feel well-rested the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasonal allergies may also be to blame. Pollen that arises from grass and leaves during the spring and summer can cause sneezing, coughing, congestion, and other symptoms that make it difficult to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, later sunsets in the warmer months can be problematic for sleep. Sunlight delays your body\u2019s natural release of melatonin, a chemical that induces sleepiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Get Better Sleep This Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because summer <em>can<\/em> hinder your quality of sleep doesn\u2019t mean it <em>has<\/em> to. These tips can help you achieve the restful shuteye you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Keep your bedroom cool<\/strong> \u2013 Sleep experts often recommend setting your bedroom thermostat between 60 and 67 degrees in the summer. Switching to a lighter blanket rather than a comforter can also help you stay cool.<\/li><li><strong>Treat your allergies<\/strong> \u2013 To minimize the risk of allergies impacting your sleep, avoid opening the bedroom windows, which could let pollen in. If you\u2019ve been outside, change out of your clothes soon after you come home to prevent offending particles from lingering. Wash your linens at least once a week.<\/li><li><strong>Close the blinds<\/strong> \u2013 Light and darkness affect your body\u2019s natural sleep cycles. Try closing the blinds if you\u2019re having trouble falling asleep early enough during the summer. Blackout curtains can be a worthwhile investment if this happens often. Then, open the blinds when you first wake up to keep your body\u2019s natural clock stays in check.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still find yourself struggling to sleep well after following these tips, talk to a sleep apnea dentist. Sleep apnea can make it hard to sleep without specific treatment, and it can lead to serious health problems down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is a great time of year to enjoy the great outdoors with friends and family. Don\u2019t let a lack of sleep prevent you from making the most of this weather. Changing a few simple things might be all that you need to enjoy quality, restful sleep this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/meet-dr-dernick.html\">Dr. Robert Dernick<\/a> is an experienced sleep apnea dentist in The Woodlands, TX. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1979 and opened his own practice the following year. After practicing general dentistry for several years, he began studying sleep dentistry and has never looked back. He offers multiple non-invasive treatments for sleep apnea, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/what-we-do.html\">oral appliance therapy<\/a>. To learn more about getting better sleep this summer, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewoodlandssleepdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dr. Dernick by calling (281)-363-2770.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spending time in the summer sun boosts your mood and improves your health. However, the warmer weather might come at the cost of high-quality sleep. This is especially true if you already have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea. Do you tend to sleep badly during the summer? If so, there\u2019s a reason why. 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