Sleep Apnea and Tooth Decay

Although there is no direct proof to support that sleep apnea and tooth decay have correlation, the first person you will looking for help would be your dentist. Why dentist, you ask. It is because dentist would be able to identify the problem though he is not being the one to treat you for your sleep apnea.

The right person you should consult for sleep apnea would be a pulmonologist or sleep specialist doctor. You could ask the cause of your sleep problem to him. After some diagnosis, he may recommends medical treatments such Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).

Dental Treatment Is Simple

Using dental treatment is simpler than use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure since it will prove to be better as far as patient compliance goes.

There are two main dentally oriented treatment methods could be used:

1. Removable appliances

These appliances will help in advancing your lower jaw while sleeping. It also sometimes referred to as snore guards.

2. Surgical solutions

The results using these solutions will be the same as removable appliances do, but on a more permanent basis.

However, before using the removable appliance, it is necessary that you have enough teeth in both you upper as well as lower arches. This is important to support the appliance to attach to them.

How with people who have insufficient numbers of healthy teeth? Can they still use it? Yes, of course they still can use it by having dental implants installed where they are needed most.

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