The partial blockage of your airways while you sleep can cause you to breathe loudly and awkwardly. The snoring that occurs because of this issue can be an embarrassment for you and an issue for a partner or roommate whose rest is interrupted by the noise you make. Your issues can also lead to more frequent sore throat issues and headaches. What you should know is that these discomforts and the embarrassment you feel may not be all that you need to contend with, as your issue could be a symptom of sleep apnea. If so, you can have more serious oral health problems to worry about, including problems with high blood pressure that raise your risk for heart disease! Our Livonia/Detroit, MI dentist’s office is prepared to help, as we can offer appliance therapy to correct issues with breathing obstructions that occur at night.
A Problem With Snoring Can Be Embarrassing As Well As Worrying
If you snore during the nighttime, you may feel self-conscious, even to the point where you are reluctant to bring the matter up with someone. Unfortunately, the issue can be more serious than you realize, as it can point to trouble with sleep apnea! If your loud, difficult breathing is accompanied by issues like daily fatigue, a lack of focus, problems maintaining your physical and mental health, or a worrying rise in your blood pressure, you should be concerned that your breathing difficulties are connected to a larger and more serious concern.
Treating An Issue With Snoring That Is Linked To Sleep Apnea
If you snore at night because you suffer sleep apnea, treatment will have to take place to ensure that you are once again enjoying a full night’s rest. With a custom guard, we can actually provide better breathing and rest without asking you to depend on a CPAP machine. The appliance therapy approach to treating sleep apnea uses a guard that will keep your airways open through an adjustment to your lower jaw’s position. Once the airway obstruction is dealt with, you can remain at rest, as your body will not have to wake itself because of regular breathing lapses. We can actually make the process of crafting your appliance easier by using digital imaging technology to evaluate your jaw and oral structures.
Talk To Your Livonia/Detroit, MI Dentist About Your Concerns About Snoring And Your Nightly Breathing
By taking issues like snoring and labored breathing at night seriously, you can recognize a need to reach out for professional care and resolve difficulties with sleep apnea! If you would like to learn more about how we can take on this problem, and why doing so is important for your overall health, contact your Livonia, MI, dentist, Dr. Stewart, by calling (734) 425-4400.
