{"id":9468,"date":"2024-07-29T15:46:58","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whiteclinic.pt\/?p=9468"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:31:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:31:35","slug":"what-does-sleep-apnea-have-to-do-with-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whiteclinic.pt\/en\/blog\/what-does-sleep-apnea-have-to-do-with-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"What does sleep apnea have to do with oral health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9468\" class=\"elementor elementor-9468\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352f41f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"352f41f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b5eaf62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b5eaf62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our sleep is constantly being compromised, which in turn compromises our daily life. We easily accept the fact that we\u2019re poor sleepers, unlucky snorers and simply have bad nights. What we need to do is question why we\u2019re not getting the shut-eye we deserve, and understand if sleep apnea is the culprit.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What is sleep apnea?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder during which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. When someone suffers from sleep apnea their breathing is interrupted and\/or becomes abnormal multiple times during sleep. You might not be aware of this but, in addition to compromising restful sleep and negatively affecting daily life, sleep apnea affects the body\u2019s oxygen supply, which can trigger other health issues such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure or heart problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic syndrome<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strokes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications with medications and surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic fatigue<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memory issues<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lethargy<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Sleep apnea red flags<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to taking our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whiteclinic.pt\/en\/biological-dentistry\/sleep-apnea\/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6ODA5MSwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep apnea quiz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these are some of the warning signs that you may be suffering from sleep apnea:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loud snoring<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing pauses during sleep<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gasping for air during sleep<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choking or snorting sounds during sleep<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking up without feeling rested and energised<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking up with a dry mouth and\/or sore throat<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking up with a headache<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia (difficulty staying asleep)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating while awake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability\/Impatience<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>What does sleep apnea have to do with oral health?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is: everything. Dentistry plays a fundamental role in assessing and treating sleep apnea and snoring. At the White Clinic, we are proud to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whiteclinic.pt\/en\/biological-dentistry\/sleep-apnea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leaders in Sleep Therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Portugal: thanks to advanced technology and years of experience in the field, our carefully constructed sleep device and closely monitored treatment protocol has helped patients get their restorative sleep back, putting a stop to uncontrollable snoring and preventing sleep apnea from reoccurring.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Sleep = Wellbeing<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality sleep is essential for more than just rest and replenishing energy. It plays a crucial role in our ability to function, maintain good health, and perform optimally in all areas of life. Sleep contributes to our happiness, relaxation, and stress reduction. It is also vital for healthy aging. Our minds and bodies rely on it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our expert team is here to help you treat your sleep apnea, improve your sleep cycle and boost your quality of life. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our sleep is constantly being compromised, which in turn compromises our daily life. We easily accept the fact that we\u2019re poor sleepers, unlucky snorers and simply have bad nights. 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