
If you have been struggling with your sleep due to your loud or aggressive snoring, then you’re ready to talk to your oral health team about what’s going on. Snoring can sometimes be a sign of chronic obstructive sleep apnea, which is a common sleep disorder that affects approximately 30 million Americans every night. Sleep apnea happens in the deepest form of sleep, when the body acts in a different way than when awake; sometimes, you can become too relaxed for your own good.
When you see Dr. Torrens-Parker, D.D.S., M.S. at Allen Family Dental in Allen, TX, you’ve got someone looking out for your smile needs. We understand the importance of a full night of quality rest, and we know that with chronic obstructive sleep apnea, that can be tough to get. So, if your loved ones have mentioned their concern over your snoring, talk to a trusted, local dentist about your next steps: they might have a point.
If your snoring has become a problem, see if it’s sleep apnea. Set aside some time to talk about your risk factors with Allen Family Dental.
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