SLEEP AND DENTAL HEALTH
We all can agree that a good night's sleep makes a world of a difference how we function the following day. A good night rest gives our body a chance to repair , replenish and restore all of our vital functions including circulation , respiration and immune system. It also plays a major role in our oral health by fighting off infections and fortifying your teeth. But what happens when you don't get enough sleep? Or perhaps you suffer from sleep apnea? Sleep causes a huge impact on our oral health which can be positive but it 's mainly negative. Of course here we'll be looking the positive and somewhat the negative side of the same. From the good , the bad , and the ugly here's what you need to know your sleep and oral health. 1. A good night's sleep fights infections: how this happens actually, getting a good night sleep helps recharge the immune system by increasing the production of cytokines, a powerful protein our bodies need to battle off ...