Snoring means your airflow is limited by the partial collapse of soft tissues in the back of your mouth and in your throat, which creates a loud sound as air is forced through. This could be a potential warning sign of sleep apnea, a disorder in which your breathing stops due to the complete collapse of these same soft tissues. With sleep apnea, you stop breathing multiple times a night and the brain wakes you, even if you do not recall this happening. The disorder interrupts your REM sleep so you feel exhausted during the day, and struggle with moodiness, memory issues, and poor concentration. Over time, this could strain your cardiovascular system and immune system, so you are vulnerable to major health concerns. But we can help by treating your snoring and sleep apnea!
Instead of the loud and cumbersome CPAP machine, our team could offer help with an oral appliance. The device is custom-fitted for your smile and will look similar to a mouthguard. However, when worn at night his custom mouthguard will actually shift the jaw and tongue forward to keep airways open and free of collapse. You sleep without interruption and wake up feeling more rested and refreshed. The oral appliance is easy to use, clean, and store, and it can travel with you too.
We could also discuss changes to your nightly routine to help you sleep easier too. For example, keep your bedroom dark and cool, avoid screens in the hour before bed, and avoid strenuous activity, large meals, and excessive alcohol in the two hours before bed. Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule going to bed and waking up at the same times every day, and rest on your side instead of your back.
If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat issues like snoring and sleep apnea, then contact our team today to get started. We want to help you enjoy a good night’s rest, so you feel your best the next day!
The team at Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX, wants to help you enjoy a good night’s sleep with custom treatment. To schedule an appointment with our team, call us today at 972-262-5111. With a better night’s rest, you feel more alert and productive, and often have a better mood too. We can help you avoid the complications of untreated sleep disorders, and help you stop snoring too.
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