Americans often experience trouble with their rest due to an undiagnosed sleep disorder. These issues can feel like they are something to push through, but the delay of treatment can lead to lasting health complications. Two of the five most common sleep disorders come as a direct result of the actions of the mouth and throat.
The first of these is chronic obstructive sleep apnea, which is the regular pauses in breath that happen when the flesh of the throat collapses on itself. When we are in our deepest form of sleep, we can become so relaxed that normally firm structures start to soften. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea can make life more difficult than it needs to be.
Another serious dental condition that can lead to lasting enamel damage is known as bruxism. This term refers to the grinding of teeth. Bruxism can be particularly damaging overnight, when our mental defenses are down. At Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, we specialize in the treatment of these conditions. A non-surgical appliance such as a night guard can help you to keep your natural systems operating effectively. Keep your own biological tissue intact and rest easy with sleep disorder treatment! (more…)
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