Why Does My Dentist Keep Talking to Me About Sleep?

Do you struggle with sleep issues like sleep apnea or bruxism? Your dentist is going to want to know about it. There is a huge connection between our dental health and sleep quality that can affect long-term overall health. Sometimes the dentist is the first person to observe a patient has sleep issues. In this episode, the DINKs take a deep dive in structural and health issues that could be affecting the way you sleep at night! Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn: -The connection between sleep disorders and dental issues -What you should expect from a conversation about sleep with your dentist -Everything you should look for if you suspect your oral health may be affecting your sleep 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 0:00 Intro 4:30 Jeff's Focus 8:30 Dental News 19:50 Why Sleep? 26:10 Root Cause of Disease 30:10 Airway Management 34:00 The Crisis of the Undiagnosed 36:30 Pregnancy & Snoring 41:30 Sleep Patterns in Children 45:20 Risks in Adulthood 48:20 Senior Risks 49:40 Healthcare Costs of OSA 53:00 Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea 56:10 Melatonin 1:00:40 Pre Screening Patients 1:03:11 Grinding Teeth 1:07:20 Outro