As a skilled dentist, you are familiar with the dangers of gum disease — and you do everything you can to help your patients prevent and manage it. You may educate them on oral hygiene, urge them to quit smoking, and encourage them to visit you for regular checkups. But there is more you can do. Namely, you can offer sleep apnea treatment. Let’s talk more about the connection between sleep apnea and gum disease.
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