Consulting With A Dentist Advised For People With Sleep Apnea

WebMD (7/18, Helmer) encouraged people “struggling with snoring and sleeplessness” to contact their dentist, stating that these may be “signs of obstructive sleep apnea, and your oral health could be to blame.” Sleep apnea may occur when “the muscles in the back of the throat are flaccid, the tongue is too large, or the jaw is too small, causing airway obstructions.” A dentist in New York who specializes in sleep apnea, said, “A dentist is often the earliest diagnostician of sleep disorders.”