10 Causes of Sleep Apnea
Cause #8: Recessed Chin
A recessed chin is a condition in which the bottom jaw bone is not as far forward as it should be. With access to modern treatment, it is often reasonably easy to treat provided it is caught at a young age. The patient will be given retainers that will help to pull the jaw forward as they develop, encouraging it to develop as it should.
If you do have a recessed chin, then this will restrict the space at the back of the mouth, potentially leading to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea treatments include a mouthpiece that the patient will wear at night regardless of whether or not they have a recessed chin. This mouthpiece helps to keep the jaw forward, creating more space at the back.
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