Dentists are increasingly playing a vital role in the management of sleep disordered breathing.

Dentists are increasingly playing a vital role in the management of sleep disordered breathing. Snoring or Sleep Apnea occur due to narrowing of the upper airway which can be due to several causes. Structural factors include large sized tonsils, uvula, adenoids, tongue or neck; or small (underdeveloped) jaws; or large neck size. Genetics also plays a role in this common ailment.