relation between insomnia and dentistry

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Name:Ala’ Zeyadeh
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2. Overview
• A good night sleep is simply essential to keep a balanced life. Proper
sleep helps the body maintain its good health and optimal levels of
mental and physical energy. However, few people are aware that oral
health can play an important role in your sleep.
• On the other hand, sleep deprivation can increase the risk for oral
diseases, thus there is a two-way relationship between dental
problems and insomnia.

3. What Is Inominia ?
• Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay
asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You
may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and
mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life.
• At some point, many adults experience short-term (acute) insomnia, which lasts for
days or weeks. It's usually the result of stress or a traumatic event. But some people
have long-term (chronic) insomnia that lasts for a month or more. Insomnia may be
the primary problem, or it may be associated with other medical conditions or
medications.

4. Dental Problems That Can Make Sleep Problems Worse
• TOOTHACHE AND INFLAMMATION:Having a toothache or pain somewhere else
in the mouth is obviously the worst enemy of a good night sleep, The most
concerning oral health problems that can affect your sleep are the chronic ones
• Gum disease:is an inflammation that affects the tissues surrounding the teeth.
In some cases, it can result in pain or discomfort. Consequently, chewing
muscles and the joint might need to work harder, leading to headaches that
can decrease the quality of sleep.

5. • SLEEP APNEA:This condition causes recurring interruptions of breathing,
decreasing the levels of oxygen. It is typically associated with loud snoring and
fatigue during the day due to interrupted sleep. Blockage of the airway
passage is a common cause of obstructive sleep apnea. This happens due to
the lack of space for the tongue when there is a bad bite. The orthodontist can
often improve the condition by expanding the jaws and correcting the teeth,
so the tongue gets enough space, which improves breathing and sleeping.
• TEETH GRINDING:Bruxism puts a lot of pressure on teeth and jaws. Thus, it can
lead to damage of teeth and fillings, dental sensitivity, bite marks in the cheek
and tongue, soreness in jaw muscles, pain in the temporomandibular joint,
headaches and earaches. These symptoms can easily disturb a good night
sleep.

6. Insomnia Can Deteriorate Oral Health
• There are many studies showing that insomnia can increase the risk for several
diseases and conditions in the body, including the mouth. During sleep, the
body produces saliva, which helps maintain teeth and soft tissues healthy.
• Chronic lack of sleep causes stress, affecting the immune system and several
bodily functions.
• The risk of developing gum disease and inflammation is higher in sleep-
deprived people.
• In addition, fatigue and tiredness resulting from sleep deprivation can affect
eating behavior. Binge-eating and unhealthy food choices, often including high
intake of sweets and processed foods, can be associated with insomnia,
increasing the risk for tooth decay.

7. what is considered as a good night sleep?
• You might be wondering what is considered as a good night sleep? Research
has shown that sleeping less than 6 hours and more than 9 hours per night is
not healthy. Sleep quality is also important, reason why interrupted sleep is
not ideal.

8. Reference
https://medicalorthodontics.org/dental_articles/the-connection-between-
insomnia-and-dental-problems/

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