We often find that patients assume snoring is simply a fact of life. Some people snore, some people don’t. What you may overlook, however, is that snoring can take a serious toll on your daily comfort as well as that of a significant other. You may wake up during the night, wake your significant other, or develop sleep apnea. All of these problems typically result in daily problems like fatigue, pain, and moodiness. Rather than allowing this problem to continue, you can safeguard your own health as well as that of your loved ones by seeking snoring treatment. Wondering how to stop snoring? We have some wonderful suggestions.
Follow Some Straightforward Remedies
Snoring occurs when your throat muscles become partially relaxed while you sleep, rather than remaining active. This allows your throat tissues to come into contact with one another, partially blocking your airways. As the tissues vibrate together, they create the sound you recognize as “snoring.” You may be able to prevent this partial relaxation by adhering to the following:
- Sleep on your side
- Avoid relaxants before bedtime, which may include medicine that relaxes your muscles or alcohol
- Create a plan to keep your airways open – for patients suffering from allergy or sinus problems, this may contribute to breathing difficulty during sleep
- For overweight patients, we suggest creating a plan to lose weight, which will reduce pressure placed on the area surrounding air passages, including the neck and throat
Visit Us For Snoring Treatment
Looking for more solutions that address how to stop snoring? We may offer you one of two snoring treatment solutions. First, we often achieve excellent results with oral appliance therapy. We will provide you with a mouthpiece that will gently reposition your jaw and tongue, promoting open airways while you sleep. Or, we may suggest a sleep apnea mask, which utilizes light airway pressure during sleep so air passages remain open.
ABOUT YOUR LIVONIA MI DENTIST:
James R. Stewart, Jr, DDS, PC and our compassionate staff proudly serve patients of all ages from Livonia, Farmington Hills, Plymouth, Northville, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, and all surrounding communities. If you think you or a loved one is dealing with a sleep disorder, call our office today at (734) 425-4400, to schedule an appointment. At Dental sleep Medicine of Michigan, we are committed to forming trusting relationships with our patients so we can work together to achieve sound treatment and a future full of restful nights.
