My innovation focuses on the underlying cause of snoring, which is often misunderstood. Almost everyone snores at night, but the true reason behind it is not always clear. Through my observations, I discovered that dentistry plays a significant role in this issue.
In fact, around 80% of patients who suffer from snoring also present with a tight jaw and malocclusion (improper bite). I noticed that such patients consistently report night-time snoring problems and frequent headaches.
The logic behind this is connected to the airway. In individuals with malocclusion, the mouth does not maintain the proper free space between the teeth and the tongue. Since the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth, this restricted space blocks the pathway for airflow. As a result, breathing becomes obstructed during sleep. This obstruction leads to snoring, poor quality sleep, daytime restlessness, and recurring headaches.
That’s really interesting! Most people only think of snoring as a nose or throat problem, but connecting it to dentistry and jaw alignment makes so much sense.This perspective could really help people find better solutions.
Does that mean that people with snoring issues night have less SPO2 in their body? So wouldn’t it be dangerous for people who already have some kind of respiratory problems like asthma..? Would love to know your thoughts on this.
This is very informative and very concisely explained, malocclusion is a problem that becomes more prevalent with age and amongst older individuals, I wonder if there’s any comfortable ways to fix it consciously.
Not all snoring lowers oxygen, but if it’s linked to sleep apnea,SpO₂ can drop. and people with asthma or other lung issues, there is riskier since their breathing reserve is already limited so snoring in such cases is worth checking with a sleep study.Snoring indicate airway obstruction and lowered SpO₂, especially in sleep apnea. For patients with asthma or respiratory issues, this can be riskier That’s why dentists play a key role in screening for sleep-disordered breathing and, when needed, providing oral appliances to help keep the airway open.
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