# 359 - Your teeth could be affecting your sleep ? - Dr Harry Ball

Today I speak with Dr Harry Ball the co-founder of the Dental Sleep Institute. He is a physician with a background in dentistry who now helps people with sleep problems. In this episode we find out how dental issues and sleep are related. We discover what exactly bruxism or teeth grinding is and how it presents itself. We hear about restless leg syndrome. We learn how disordered breathing can lead to sleep disturbances. Expect to hear about CPAP machines and how they help people with nocturnal breathing problems. Also we learn what the signs are to look out for and which medical professionals to approach if we are struggling with our sleep. We discover the health implications of chronic insomnia and more. Dr Ball's website : https://sleepwise.com.au/dr-harry-ball/