If you suffer from chronic snoring, this could mean the presence of sleep apnea. To stop the issue and protect your overall health, we can provide treatment with a custom sleep appliance. In today’s blog, Dr. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C. talks about our snoring solutions in Livonia, MI, so you can rest with ease once again!
The Causes (and Links to Sleep Apnea)
Why do we snore? The issue could occur when the airways in the back of your mouth and in the throat are partially blocked by collapsed soft tissues. When this happens, as we breathe air is forced through these narrowed areas, which vibrates soft tissues and creates a loud sound. The issue may be linked to sleep apnea because with the disorder, the same airways are eventually completely blocked, so you stop breathing and your REM sleep is interrupted multiple times a night, leaving you exhausted and irritable, and eventually stressing your immune system and heart health. But we can help, so both you and your significant other can rest easy again!
Creating an Oral Appliance
For many, a mandibular device can be used to treat the issue in lieu of a CPAP machine. This oral appliance is custom-fitted for your bite based on detailed digital images taken of your smile, and this is made to fit like a mouthguard and be worn as you sleep. When in place, this helps fit the jaw and tongue to keep your airways open, so you breathe without snoring and without interruption, feeling more rested and alert the next day. The oral appliance is easy to use and clean, and if you are on the road it can travel with you too!
Stopping Your Snoring
Along with a custom oral appliance from our team, you can help limit your snoring with a few changes to your daily routine. For example, avoid caffeine right before bed, as well as excessive alcohol. Stay screen-free before bed too, and rest on your side instead of your back. Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule too, going to bed and waking up at the same times daily. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat sleep apnea, and how we can provide relief from your chronic snoring, then talk to our team today to learn more and get started. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally address your sleep issues and wake up feeling ready for the day again!
Enjoy Better Sleep With Help From Dr. James R. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C.
Our team wants to help treat your chronic sleep issues and ensure you can better function during your waking hours. To find out more about stopping sleep apnea and more, call Dr. Stewart, D.D.S., P.C. in Livonia, MI at 734-425-4400.
