Is that statement true . . . Can Sleep Apnea kill you?

Are you or a loved one struggling with snoring or grinding your teeth while asleep? These symptoms could indicate an issue with your airway function linked to your jaw. The relationship between sleep apnea and sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) isn't clear yet, with various studies unable to conclude whether they are connected or occur independently.

People with sleep apnea often suffer from sleep bruxism, and it is hypothesized that our mouth muscles' efforts to widen a sleep apnea-narrowed airway may result in teeth grinding. But wrapping your head around the root cause of these respiratory problems remains crucial.

To shed light on these issues, our podcast guest today is Dr. Dar Radfar, founder of the RadHealth Clinic. He's one of the leading sleep apnea dentists near you, specializing in using an oral appliance for sleep apnea, which may also aid in controlling teeth grinding.

Dr. Radfar will share his insights into how to stop snoring immediately and address sleep apnea-related issues directly in his dental practice. This discussion will also delve into topics like sleep apnea mouth guards, sleep apnea masks, dental appliances for sleep apnea, and mouth guards for sleep apnea.

Discover whether sleep apnea is considered a disability, learn about the implementation of these practices, and get your queries answered by joining live.

For more details on the coaching and educational programs offered by Dr. Radfar, visit www.RadSeminar.com. For information on his brand and products, head over to www.RadHealthInc.com. You can also connect with Dr. Radfar on his social media - Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Stay informed, and possibly find the solution to your night-time worries with us and the best sleep apnea dentist near you, Dr. Dar Radfar.

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How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? Parents know, that getting kids to sleep isn’t easy. It's hard to track how much sleep they Need.

Uncovering sleep issues is crucial. A quarter of kids suffer sleep problems, potentially affecting their lifelong health and learning.

Sleep quantity matters, but so does quality – poor sleep could signal disorders. Sleep troubles may stem from airway and breathing issues, impacting speech and dental health.

Watch for these signs:

• Bedtime resistance, night waking, or very early rising.
• Snoring, noisy breathing, or mouth breathing.
• Tangled bedding upon waking.
• ADHD diagnosis or attention problems.
• Recurrent illness or developmental delay.

Today, Sharon Moore, speech pathologist and myofunctional therapist expert with 38 years' experience, joins Mouth Brain Connection. Author of Sleep-Wrecked Kids, she aids parents in ensuring sound sleep for children's growth.

She focuses on early detection of craniofacial anomalies and related sleep disorders. Sharon says it's imperative to approach these signs with a holistic perspective, understanding the interconnectedness of our health.

Sharon stresses the need for collaboration among health professionals in tackling sleep disorders.

Her work in myofunctional therapy is gaining global recognition in managing sleep issues.

Sharon, the esteemed author of Sleep-Wrecked Kids, helps parents facilitate the conditions for optimal sleep, critical for children's development and growth. She empowers you to identify craniofacial irregularities early on, addressing them before they become entrenched in a child's growth pattern. Collaboration across the full spectrum of healthcare — medical, dental, and allied health — is at the heart of Sharon's message, underpinning her advocacy for united, patient-centric care.

Her dedication to myofunctional therapy paves the way for its global recognition, as it becomes increasingly essential in resolving sleep-related issues.

For more about Sharon and her work:

Sleep-Wrecked Kids book available online.
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Ever considered how your oral health might be indicative of something much bigger? Serious conditions such as heart disease, auto-immune disorders, and even Alzheimer's Dementia may have deeper roots than traditionally recognized - roots that might lie in your oral health.

Functional dentistry delves into these connections, probing the root causes of oral diseases. It's not just about your teeth; it's about the community of bacteria dwelling in your mouth, known as the oral microbiome. Over the decades, a wealth of evidence has identified imbalances in this bacterial landscape as a potential risk factor for severe, life-altering diseases.

Wouldn't it be empowering if a simple microbiome test could unveil these risks? Along the frontier of health technology, renowned microbiome labs are making this a reality. Conducting gut microbiome testing - an intimate look at the state of your bacterial environment - has become an accessible, powerful diagnostic tool within a functional healthcare setting.

Demonstrating this value is Dr. Victoria Samson, a devoted functional dentist based in London. She harnesses the power of these tests to understand your health risks better and provide personalized, proactive care.

What's more, all this might let you address one of the most common oral diseases - gum disease - without solely relying on a dentist. Self-care practices, guided by accurate microbiome testing, can be a transformative approach to improving both your oral health and systemic well-being.

This innovative perspective underscores the importance of understanding our microbiomes and their profound impacts on our health.