Think of snoring and what do you see? Probably an overweight, middle-aged man. For this group, researchers have found a link between sleep apnea marked by the cessation of breathing for up to several seconds and the risk of stroke. Many people are surprised to find that whole families including young children snore.

And did you know that virtually all North Americans associate sleep loss with impaired work performance? One solution may be a well-made, well-fitted dental appliance to reduce or eliminate snoring, and relieve symptoms related to sleep apnea.

Are you savvy about snoring? Try our quiz below!

Over 50 million North American adults snore.
    T or F

About 20% of children snore on a regular basis.
    T or F

Up to 30% of those who habitually snore have sleep apnea.
    T or F

Chronic snorers can benefit from treatment.
    T or F

Snoring by a spouse or partner is the leading reason for sleep loss.
    T or F

How Would I Know?

• Teeth hurt upon biting, and pain disappears right away;
• Cold or hot drinks cause sharp and immediate pain.

How Does It Happen?

• Years of biting down on hard objects;
• Teeth clenching and grinding;
• Accident that affects the mouth;
• Stress on heavily filled teeth

How Are Cracked Teeth Treated?

• Craze lines, the tiny cracks that affect only the outer tooth enamel, cause no discomfort and require no treatment, but they can be hidden with cosmetic veneers.
• Deeply cracked teeth may require crowns to reinforce the tooth's structure, or root canal treatment if dental pulp is affected.

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