A member asked:

Can obstructive sleep apnea be caused by complications from psychiatric medications or dentist grinding of teeth which may change jaw face or tonguesi?

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OSA: Obstructive sleep apnea is not influenced by minor dental adjustments . It can be affected by medications that are sedative like in nature. If you have sleep apnea, you should ask your doctor if your medications will affect your underlying condition. Most docs would be very receptive to your concerns and will help you with your questions. Good luck!

Answered 11/27/2017

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Maybe: Osa cannot be caused primarily from side affects from psychiatric medications alone yet may be modified by them to a certain degree. Bite adjustments by a dentist treatment does not to any significant degree change the jaw position or tongue space to the point of modifying an underlying osa condition. Work with your psychiatrist specialist on the best approach in minimizing this risk.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Medications yes,: Mediations can cause muscle relaxation and allow the lower jaw and tongue to fall into the airway and increase the probability and severity of an airway blockage. Dental oculus sal adjustments are very unlikely to cause more apnea events.

Answered 12/12/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Complex: Complex. Sleep problems can result in grinding of teeth and subsequent TMD. Psych meds can also result in teeth grinding.

Answered 12/12/2016

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