Hagerman Dental Care Blog

Are you zoning out or daydreaming at work? Having trouble concentrating? Are you waking up frequently during the night? Do you often get sleepy, or even fall asleep when you shouldn’t? A sleep specialist is the number one person you may think of going to for help, but your dentist could be the one you need to turn to. You are thinking, how can my dentist help with sleep? The answer might surprise you, because some sleep conditions can be related to how your jaw and bite affect breathing.

Your sleep impacts every aspect of your health and daily life. Sleeping well helps you to look, feel, and perform your best. With that said, a sleep problem can be harmful to your health and well-being. Snoring is a sound that occurs during sleep when soft tissue in the upper airway vibrates as you breathe. You might consider snoring just a part of your sleep pattern, but it could actually be a sign of harmful breathing patterns.