Did you know that getting a good night’s sleep each night can contribute to better oral health? Well, it can!
A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology states that people obtaining 7-8 hours of sleep per night exhibited greater resistance to periodontal disease when compared to those getting 6 or less hours of sleep per night. Furthermore, a shortage of sleep may inhibit your body’s immune system for responding to diseases such as periodontal disease. The study also suggests that by adjusting your lifestyle to include additional hours of sleep, you might improve both your general and oral health