Snoring can be disruptive and embarrassing. Not only can it disrupt your sleep, but it can also disrupt the sleep of those around you. But, did you know that we can help you stop snoring? In this article, we’ll take a look at how we can help you stop snoring. We’ll discuss the treatment available, its effectiveness, and what you can expect. So, if you’re looking for relief from snoring, read on to learn how Enanee Dental Practice can help.
What is snoring?
Snoring is a common sleep disorder that causes a person to breathe through their mouth, interrupting their sleep with loud noises. Many factors can cause a person to snore, including being overweight or having a small jaw. For most people, snoring is a mild, temporary problem that can be corrected with changes to your sleeping position, diet, and other lifestyle factors. However, in some cases, snoring can become a serious health risk. If you experience any of the following while you’re sleeping, you should visit your doctor, as you may have a more serious condition:
- difficulty breathing
- waking up with a sore jaw
- waking up with headaches
- hearing your own snoring
- feeling unrefreshed after sleeping and/or feeling sleepy during the day.
Causes of snoring
Several factors can cause a person to snore. While there is no one cause of snoring, it is most commonly caused by a combination of factors. Some of the most common causes of snoring include:
Excess weight. Being overweight or obese can cause the tissues in your throat to collapse and narrow while you’re sleeping, causing you to snore.
A small jaw or mouth. People with a small jaw or mouth may have trouble keeping their mouth closed, causing their upper airways to narrow while they’re sleeping, causing them to snore.
Bad sleeping habits. Sleeping on your back, sleeping with excessively loose or tight sheets, sleeping on a very firm or soft mattress, or drinking alcohol before bed can all cause the airways to narrow while you’re sleeping, causing you to snore.
Other medical conditions. Certain medical conditions can cause the tissues in your throat to collapse and narrow while you’re sleeping, causing you to snore. These conditions include obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnoea.
Medication. Certain medications can cause you to snore.
How can we help?
We can help you stop snoring by first performing a thorough examination to determine if you are at risk for sleep apnoea. Loud snoring, laboured breathing, and short instances where breathing is halted by gasping or snorting, are all signs of the condition. Not only does it mean a poor night’s sleep, it’s also linked to high blood pressure, strokes and heart attacks, as well as the development of an irregular heartbeat and type 2 diabetes. Which is why it’s so important to get it under control.
If we determine that we can help we’ll tell you all about SomnoMed Sleep Dental device: This treatment uses modified mouthpieces or other devices to reposition your jaw or tongue.
If you’d like advice on snoring prevention or help with sleep apnoea then call our friendly, experienced team today on 01702 837767 or visit https://www.enaneedentalpractice.com/sleep-disorder-management/