How Sleep Apnea and Oral Health Are Connected – What Dentists Look For
With sleep apnea affecting breathing patterns and jaw alignment, your dentist can spot oral signs that indicate your risk-worn tooth surfaces, a scalloped tongue, dry mouth, inflamed gums, and an enlarged soft palate-and will assess your airway anatomy, occlusion, and bite to determine whether sleep-disordered breathing contributes to your oral health issues. Understanding Sleep Apnea […]