The loud, rumbling sound a person makes when they snore is due to partial blockages of breathing passages. As each breath pushes past the soft tissue partially disrupting your airway, you reproduce this distracting sound. Snoring is often made to be a sort of punchline in a “happy” relationship – one person’s labored breathing is the source of their partner’s inability to sleep. However, this can be an embarrassing problem for a person dealing with it. Your dentist can provide you with a special snore guard that prevents these blockages from occurring.
Using An Oral Appliance To Keep Breathing Passages Clear
Your dentist can supply you with a special made oral appliance – a snore guard – that will prevent the blockage of your airways. Inserting it properly will keep your lower jaw in a position that allows for better, easier, and quieter breathing throughout the night.
Patients Suffering From Sleep Apnea
If your snoring is a consequence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep guard may be able to help. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea are taken out of their sleep cycle because of blocked airways – that blockage creates the snoring sound you emit. Based on your needs, your dentist may be able to address this, and spare you from the potentially serious health effects associated with it.
Are You Missing Out On Important Care From Your Dentist?
You might be surprised to learn that your dentist is equipped to address sleep apnea. In addition to watching for problems like gum disease and tooth decay, your dentist can talk to you about issues like snoring, or problems related to TMD and bruxism. Undergoing regular dental exams can help ensure you receive help for these issues when you need it.
Talk To Allen Family Dental About Your Snoring Problem
If you have a snoring problem, Allen Family Dental can help. A custom snore guard can allow you to sleep through the night without making disruptive sound. If you are worried your snoring might be due to sleep apnea, treatment is especially important, as sleep apnea can create real health concerns. To set a time to meet with Dr. Torrens-Parker or Dr. Lizardi, call Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, today at (469) 342-6644. Located in Allen, we also proudly welcome patients from Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Fairview, and all surrounding communities.
