Sleep Disorders
2. Sleep Apnea
3. Narcolepsy
4. Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
5. Insomnia
6. Night terrors
7. Nightmares
8. Sleep walking
9. Sleep talking
10. Bedwetting
11. Sleep related movement disorders
12. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness disorders
OMT
HELPS
OMT may be an aid to assisting Sleep Medicine Physicians and Sleep Dentists attain a patent air- way and educating patients as to the value of ex- ercising muscles of the stomatognathic system. We can also reinforce the sleep physician or den- tist’s treatment plan and motivate the patient to continue treatment.
IF NOT
TREATED
Patient’s condition may worsen especially if they ignore the physician or dentist’s treatment plan. Sleep disorders are linked to malocclusion, TMD, and even death, in severe cases, obesity digestive problems and diabetes, worsening of periodontal disease, behavioral problems and learning delays in children, accidents and injuries.
15. Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
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