LOS ANGELES, CA — Whether it’s a cavity, root canal, cleaning or braces, we all rely on dentists to keep our mouths clean and sparkling. So, why do dentists like Los Angeles dentistry expert, Dr. Neda Naim, DDS provide other treatments such as snore guards?

The answer is quite simple. Dentists are experts of the mouth, gums, and jaw. One major cause of snoring and sleep apnea comes from airway blockage by the lower jaw. In these cases, a dentist provides a patient with a snore guard that keeps the lower jaw from shifting back and blocking the throat’s breathing passages. Next, one may ask: How does a snore guard provide other health benefits besides a cure for snoring?

In many cases, snoring is a symptom of sleep apnea. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) Sleep apnea is a medical condition in which an individual ceases to breathe or breathing is hindered during sleep. These breathing irregularities can lead to major health issues such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, memory impairment, and many other problems as well. Sleep apnea also causes sleep deprivation, which effects concentration and energy levels while awake. Also, because individuals with sleep apnea cannot breathe during sleep, they wake up several times throughout the night as a reflex from asphyxiation. (more…)