For many Americans, nightly sleep can be a struggle. If you suffer from a sleep disorder that relates to oral health, speak to a trusted provider about your options. Two of the five most common sleep disorders center around the head and neck, and both of them can cause lasting harm. Bruxism is the overnight grinding of your teeth, and this can lead to serious enamel erosion. This activity can also lead to changes in the alignment of your teeth, so take its treatment seriously.
At Smith Family Dentistry in Greenville, TX, we offer appliance-based therapy for bruxism, as well as for chronic obstructive sleep apnea. This is another condition related to your oral health, in which the structures of the throat soften in your deepest form of sleep. Speak with a qualified dental caregiver about whether this solution can be the right choice, in order to keep your airway free overnight. With a simple BPA-free appliance, you could have a better sleep! (more…)