If you have nightmares, you might attribute them to watching a scary movie or the haunted house you visited with friends, but if the dreams have been a long-term issue, Halloween might not be the cause of your sleep disturbances. Nightmares typically affect children; however, about 2-8% of adults have them, too. If you have bad dreams often, they can be a sign of another issue that might require a trip to your dentist in Florham Park to treat. Nightmares and sleep apnea are directly connected. Thankfully, an oral appliance can help you breathe better and reduce scary dreams.

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