If you struggle with your sleep, you are not alone. Sleep disorders are prevalent within America and you may be more susceptible to them as a result of genetics or your lifestyle. Two of these occur in the area of the mouth and the neck, and can often be treated with a non-surgical oral appliance. Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which the form of your throat can soften during the deepest form of sleep. When the tissue lays on top of itself, your airway can become blocked by your own body. Apnea can contribute to serious lasting medical concerns such as heart attack and stroke.
Bruxism is another common overnight condition that can have permanent effects. This is the grinding of teeth overnight and it can cause undue wear to certain areas of the mouth. This motion is often repetitively eroding your enamel. You may flatten your molars or shorten your incisors from your nightly grinding. Take advantage of a helpful sleep appliance from Woodland Hills Dental Arts in Woodland Hills, CA. This approach could help you avoid surgery or dental restoration! (more…)