It is a given that sleep is a critical necessity in maintaining good mental and physical health. Just a few nights of interrupted sleep can make this apparent. It is not only the number of hours of sleep that is important, but the quality of sleep which is an important element of a good night’s rest. Problems experienced when trying to sleep quickly impacts on the quality of sleep. Many reasons exist for the inability to sleep properly and these can include teeth and jaw problems.
These dental related problems include breathing through the mouth, teeth grinding and Temporomandibular joint Disorder (TMD). If you experience any of the above issues disrupting your sleep, consult with a dental practitioner to help you find a suitable treatment or dental procedure to help you improve your quality of sleep. At our Harley Street Dental Clinic, our dental professionals are highly experienced in orthodontics in Harley Street enabling us to offer our patients a diverse range of dental services.
How dental braces improve quality of sleep
Treatments aimed at correcting teeth and bad bite issues can provide a patient with sleep benefits that allow them to breathe better, improve airflow and as a consequence, sleep better. Dental braces can provide the following sleep benefits:
- Improve airflow
Dental conditions, such as overlapping teeth, or when the dental arches do not correspond in alignment, can result in sleeping difficulties. The use of braces is a tried and tested treatment designed to correct bite issues and crooked teeth and ultimately, improve breathing at night. To find out exactly how braces can be used to improve airflow, speak to one of our dental practitioners trained in orthodontics in Harley Street.
- Correct excessive overjet
Excessive overjet occurs when the upper level of teeth project more significantly forward than the lower jaw, resulting in jaw misalignment. For misalignment conditions, that are not very severe or complicated in nature, various types of braces can be used to correct this and open up the airways to enhance the flow of oxygen to the lungs.
- Reduce stress on jaws
When jaw and teeth are not aligned properly, this can place pressure on the jaw and may even intensify teeth grinding. This stress on the jaw can produce symptoms such as headaches as well as pain in the jaw and neck area at night, rendering sleep impossible. One of the beneficial uses of braces is correcting misalignments to alleviate the stress on jaws.
Dental braces can do much more than give you a dazzling smile, these teeth correcting instruments can ensure you sleep better and wake up refreshed and relaxed in the morning. If you suspect your jaw or teeth misalignment condition is affecting how well you are able to sleep, schedule an appointment with one of our experienced dentists who will talk you through possible treatment solutions, including whether braces will help improve the quality of your sleep.