
Some of the more common sleep disorders interact with our oral health. One of the more prevalent unconscious movements that our brain uses as an outlet is with the grinding of teeth. When this happens throughout the day, you may be able to stop yourself from continuing this behavior. At night, however, it can be a fundamentally different story. This action can become seriously damaging to the health of your enamel and the future of your smile.
Another concerning sleep issue that relates to the structures of the mouth and throat is chronic obstructive sleep apnea. When we are in our deepest form of slumber, the nerve that controls the use of our tongue can relax to a point where our throat collapses enough to allow the blockage of the airway. Apnea refers to the ensuing pauses in breath as a result of this obstruction. At Cerritos Dental Surgery in Cerritos, CA, we offer a tested method of sleep improvement in night guards. These soft guards can help you avoid the harms of both bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea without the use of bulky machines or surgery!
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