Why Are My Teeth Shifting? The Sleep Apnea Symptom Hiding in Plain Sight

😬 Are Your Teeth on the Move?

The Sleep Apnea Symptom Hiding in Your Smile

Have you noticed any of this lately?

• Your bite feels “off” in the morning

• Your teeth seem to be moving or crowding

• You wake up with sore teeth or a tight jaw

Here’s something few people realize:

👉 Your body may be grinding, clenching, or shifting your teeth at night… just to stay alive.

🤯 What Teeth Have to Do with Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition where your airway partially or completely collapses during sleep. When that happens, your brain sends out emergency signals to open the airway—by grinding your teeth, clenching your jaw, and tensing up your facial muscles.

That nightly jaw tension doesn’t just disappear.

✅ It damages your teeth

✅ It shifts your bite

✅ It stresses your jaw joints (TMJ)

✅ And it could mean you’re not getting enough oxygen at night

🔍 The Hidden Clues Your Teeth Are Giving You

Sleep-disordered breathing shows up in sneaky ways:

• Cracked or worn-down molars

• Retainers that no longer fit

• Front teeth shifting suddenly

• Headaches or jaw soreness in the morning

Many people assume it’s “just stress” or age. But in reality?

💡 Your teeth might be warning you that your sleep is broken.

✅ What You Can Do About It

You don’t need to wait until your teeth collapse or you’re offered a CPAP machine you’ll never use. A custom oral sleep appliance might be the perfect solution.

🦷 Small, comfortable, and made to fit your bite

😴 Gently repositions your jaw to keep your airway open

💰 Covered by Medicare and many major insurances

🛌 No hoses, no mask, no noise

📞 Ready for Restful Sleep and a Healthy Bite?

You deserve to feel rested and keep your smile healthy.

If your teeth are shifting, don’t ignore it—it could be the first sign of something deeper.

Call us today at (315) 217-1315

or

Visit www.cnydentalsleep.com to schedule your consultation