If you have any symptoms associated with snoring or sleep apnea, consult your dentist so that he or she can diagnose your condition correctly or, if necessary, refer you to an expert. If your dentist suspects you have sleep apnea, he or she may refer you to a doctor or sleep specialist. For proper diagnosis, you may need to conduct an overnight sleep study to measure the heart rate and the number of breathing interruptions.
If you are diagnosed with snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, your dentist can work closely with your doctor to implement and manage the prescribed treatment.
