Most people turn to their GP when they develop headaches or have trouble sleeping — but what they may need is a trip to the dentist.
Growing evidence shows dental and oral problems can cause a series of common health complaints. Yet awareness that dentists can help remains low.
‘There is a lack of awareness among both the public and the medical profession — even some dentists haven’t done extra training that would allow them to help resolve a number of health conditions, particularly breathing-related sleep disorders,’ explains Dr Aditi Desai, president of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine.