Why is a dentist writing about sleep problems? More and more dentists are getting training in this area of medicine because they can be of help in the treatment of some of the problems associated with sleep-related issues. There also seems to be a large part of the population who are un-diagnosed or are diagnosed but have issues with treatment modalities they are using.
Sleep problems need to be diagnosed by a trained professional. Although there are many dentists who are providing treatment for sleep apnea, there are certain channels to consider for proper diagnosis. For example, a sleep study is a must in diagnosis and a dentist alone cannot provide this.
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