The condition, if not treated properly, can cause serious damage to health
You’ve probably heard of snoring, bruxism, or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). That is, these conditions are also known as sleep disorders. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that OAS affects one in three people worldwide. 85% of cases are not even diagnosed.
According to Dr. Alexandre Annibale, dentist, snoring is not normal and is a sign of obstructive apnea, a potentially fatal disease. These sleep disturbances decrease the oxygenation of the blood, causing an increase in blood pressure and can cause heart attack, stroke, diabetes, among others ”.
“After Covid-19 there was a worsening of sleep quality due to stress, anxiety and weight gain. In addition, there are those who have abandoned dental and medical care due to the pandemic.”
What the science says about sleep disorders
According to a WHO study released in December 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to the worsening of sleep disorders, a problem that affects about 45% of the world’s population.
Problems related to oral health that interfere with sleep quality concern the facial pattern, the dental arch, the positioning of the tongue and the lack of teeth, factors related to the patient’s breathing.
“The alternatives to follow the treatment range from surgical correction through bimaxillary advancement, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure device), mandibular advancement device to therapies with speech therapy and physiotherapy, that is, it is a multidisciplinary treatment, which helps not only the individual those suffering from a sleep disorder, but also other people who sleep together ”.
“When it comes to having good health and longevity, two pillars are well known: healthy eating and physical activity. But a third, and just as important as the others, is sleep. Therefore, taking care of your health is also have a good quality of sleep, starting with the health of the mouth “, concludes the dentist.
It is worth remembering that this diagnosis is made by a dentist trained in sleep dentistry.
Source: Alexandre Annibale, dental surgeon, specialist in orthodontics and trained in sleep dentistry.
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