Should You See Your Dentist About Poor Sleep?

When you have trouble sleeping, you may be surprised to learn your dentist can help. Our team has experience in treating sleep apnea and addressing poor sleep, improving quality of life and protecting patients from serious complications. We can perform a diagnosis and if needed, recommend a comfortable and minimally-invasive solution.

Try Our Quiz on Sleep Apnea

1. True or False: Multiple factors can lead to sleep apnea.
2. True or False: Chronic snoring can be a warning sign.
3. True or False: Depression and high blood pressure are related to untreated OSA.
4. True or False: We can help you rest easy with oral appliances.

Answer Key

1. True. Sleep apnea, or OSA, occurs when the soft tissues in your throat collapse due to being overly relaxed. Once they collapse airflow is shut off until the brain registers a lack of oxygen, waking the person briefly to breathe. Factors behind these episodes can include obesity, sleeping on your back, neck circumference, congestion, excessive alcohol consumption, as well as age and gender (men over 55 are at an especially high risk).
2. True. Along with chronic snoring, you may feel moody, have trouble concentrating during the day, experience daytime drowsiness, wake up with dry mouth, or wake during the night gasping for air or choking. If you encounter these potential warning signs, then you should give your dentist a call.
3. True. We can recommend treatment options to address sleep apnea, otherwise the problem can progress and cause complications. Patients with untreated OSA may develop high blood pressure, depression, and a greater risk of heart attack and stroke.
4. True. An oral appliance is a custom-made device worn during sleep. The device fits like a nightguard, but moves the jaw forward to keep airways open, stopping sleep apnea symptoms.

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