Hands up, do you know someone who snores? Did you know that the deafening, grunting sounds you hear when they're sleeping may be damaging to their oral health.
Snoring is caused by the muscles in the roof of your mouth, tongue and throat relaxing enough to partially obstruct the airway. It is these soft tissues that vibrate when the air flows past, generating the disrupting snoring noise you hear. Saliva helps to wash dead skin cells off your tongue, cheeks and gums , but if it's not washed away thoroughly, these cells breakdown and begin to smell. A good oral health routine is essential to combat some of these effects. Additionally, it is something that we can discuss, review and explore ways to help ease your snoring.
Up to 25% of adults suffer from TMD at some stage in life - with symptoms ranging from face, jaw or neck pain, headaches and painful clicking in the jaw.
Jaw pain, clenching and grinding of teeth are common problems. Teeth can be damaged and a number of different painful symptoms associated with the jaw can affect your overall quality of life
Collectively, these symptoms are often referred to as Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).
The sound of snoring is irritating and annoying and can lead to sleep deprivation for your partner. Research has consistently found that exposure to noise above 40dB can have a negative effect on all areas of our wellbeing. When snoring becomes a persistent problem, Superior Smile's anti-snoring devices can help. You may also suffer from Temporomandbular Joint Disorder (TMD) - a problem affecting the ‘chewing’ muscles and joints between the lower jaw and the base of the skull.
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