06/16/2022
Hey there! We wanted to share with you some information about the connection between oral health and sleep quality.
Between 50 and 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Poor quality sleep has a negative impact on oral health.
Chronic sleep loss is linked to an increase in the incidence of periodontitis—a staggering 36% increase.
Many people with obstructive sleep apnea tend to breathe through their mouths, since this is the path of least resistance for airflow. Chronic mouth-breathing is linked to everything from bad breath to changes in facial structure.
There is plenty of evidence confirming that oral health and sleep quality are intrinsically linked to one another. Ask Dr. Nancy about our sleep studies. Pictured above is a sleep study in progress from one’s own home with the Ares device we offer.