Chronic snoring can prevent both you and your significant other from obtaining a good night’s rest. We understand the causes of snoring and the risks this can have on your sleep and overall health. In today’s blog, your Livonia, MI, dentist talks about how we help you stop snoring and rest easy again!
Causes and Risks of Chronic Snoring
What causes a person to snore? This happens when airways are partially blocked by collapsed soft tissues. When you breathe, this vibrates these soft tissues as air is forced through, creating a loud sound. If you have sleep apnea, then snoring could be a warning sign. With sleep apnea, the air passages are completely blocked by airflow so you stop breathing in the night for a brief period multiple times an hour. This constantly interrupts your REM sleep, so you are exhausted during the day. Snoring and sleep apnea are linked to moodiness, drowsiness, high blood pressure, and issues with short term memory and concentration. Don’t let your quality of life suffer, talk to our team about a solution for your poor sleep!
Help with Oral Appliance Therapy
How do we help you stop your nightly snore? Instead of addressing your sleep apnea with a CPAP machine, we have a more comfortable and effective alternative. With an oral appliance, our team can take detailed digital images and measurements of your smile from multiple angles. We then use these in a lab setting to design and craft an appliance, one custom-fitted for your smile. Similar in appearance to a mouthguard, this is worn as you sleep and helps reposition the jaw to ensure open airways and easy breathing. The appliance is easy to use and clean, and it can travel with you too!
Changes to Your Sleep Routine
Along with an oral appliance, you can also help improve rest with better sleep habits. For example, maintain a good sleep schedule in which you go to bed and wake up at the same times each day. Try to avoid caffeinated products before bed, as well as screens, large meals, and excessive alcohol consumption. Rest on your side instead of your back, and keep your bedroom dark and cool. If you have any questions about how we treat your sleep issues with an oral appliance, or if you want to schedule a visit now, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you sleep easy and avoid sleep apnea symptoms.
SCHEDULE YOUR SNORING SOLUTION WITH DR. STEWART TODAY
We want to help you enjoy a good night’s sleep and avoid the risks of issues like sleep apnea. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Stewart, call our Livonia, MI, team today at 734-425-4400.
