Blog: Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Do your nights include loud snoring, restless sleep, or waking up feeling like you ran a marathon in your dreams? You might be dealing with more than just a bad night’s rest. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common but often overlooked condition affecting many adults right here in Bloomington.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea is like an overnight ...

Sleep apnea impacts many body systems, including your oral health and function. Common links include:

• Dry Mouth: A dry mouth increases your risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections.
• Bruxism, characterized by teeth grinding and clenching, is a common side effect of sleep apnea.
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ/TMD): TMJ is a common side effect of bruxism and sleep apnea.

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It’s difficult to overstate the significance of sleep to overall well-being and quality of life. Adequate, quality sleep supports a person’s physical and mental health, cognitive function, immune system, and mood.

Unfortunately, sleep disorders can wreak havoc on sleep and negatively impact all of these aspects of a person’s life. Today we’re looking at sleep apnea, what it is, and signs ...

At our dentist's office in Bloomington, Indiana, we evaluate patients for the most common form of sleep apnea. And we also provide treatment through appliance therapy.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a condition of sleep that causes you to stop breathing several times during the night. Sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart health issues, and sudden ...