St. Irina Zabrodskaya, a dentist-therapist of the highest category at the Be Healthy clinic in St. Petersburg, told socialbites.ca that snoring increases the risk of tooth breakage and the development of caries.
“Bruxism (teeth grinding) and temporomandibular joint dysfunctions are twice as common in people who snore than in people who do not snor. “Long-term bruxism causes wear and tear of tooth enamel, shortens the lifespan of composite restorations or orthopedic structures, reduces bite height, and also aggravates problems in the temporomandibular joint,” said the doctor.
According to the doctor, disturbances in the functioning of the joint in the early stages are manifested in the form of clicks and crunches; In later stages, pain occurs not only during eating, but also during rest, radiating to the temples or ear.
“Another problem faced by such patients is dry mouth. Keeping the mouth slightly open during sleep contributes to faster evaporation of saliva and drying of the mucous membrane. Saliva has many functions in the human body: It helps digest food, protects teeth from cavities, and makes chewing and swallowing easier. Violation of the quantity and quality of saliva leads to caries and inflammation of the gums, the faster appearance of mineralized dental plaque, an increase in pathogenic microorganisms that cause bad breath and the formation of cracks and ulcers on dry mucous membranes. the doctor pointed out.
Snoring, Zabrodskaya explains, is one of the symptoms of sleep apnea, a brief cessation of breathing during sleep. Therefore, to prevent dental problems, you should treat the cause of snoring, and also visit the dentist 2-3 times a year to carry out complete sanitation of the oral cavity, professional oral hygiene and remineralization therapy.
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