Sleep disorder can also be treated by a dentist
A sleeping disorder called sleep apnea may be related to a problem in the jaw because of a misalignment. Sleep apnea is treated by a dentist. If you haven’t heard about this sleeping disorder before, read on to learn more.
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where the person has breathing problems while sleeping.
What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?
The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are listed below.
- Excessive and loud snoring
- Waking up several times during sleep to breathe
- Perspiring while asleep
- A foul taste in the mouth
- Headache in the morning
- Continued exhaustion and depression
- Insufficient and restless sleep
If you think you may have sleep apnea, mention it your dentist. Your dentist will not only help in finding the problem but also cure you if you get diagnosed with sleep apnea.
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Thanks for your contribution. Really great topic. I am a doctor, specialist in Sleep Apnea. I am also taking information from a Sleepwell Institute. If you can share more information on Sleep Apnea, I will be very mush grateful.