Do you suffer from snoring each night? If this happens on a constant basis, this could be a sign of a sleep disorder. Treatment could be needed to help you rest easier, and we can offer this with comfort and precision. In today’s blog, your Grand Prairie, TX, dentist talks about how we our team treats chronic snoring.
Why We Snore
What happens to make us snore? This loud and obnoxious sound is created when air passages are narrowed by the collapse of soft tissues. This means as we breathe, these tissues are vibrated and create the sound we associate with snoring. If you snore on a nightly basis, this could not only drive your significant other crazy, but could also mean you are not sleeping well. In fact, in many cases chronic snoring could be a sign of a serious disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea.
The Potential Link to Sleep Apnea
With sleep apnea, while you sleep these same soft tissues we mentioned above completely cut off airflow. You stop breathing, often hundreds of times in a night, dozens of times an hour. The brain wakes you, even though you may not remember this happening. This interrupts your REM sleep, so you wake up feeling rested and may struggle with daytime drowsiness, irritability, and issues concentrating or with memory. The disorder could evenly stain your immune system to boost the risk of illness. Untreated sleep apnea is also linked to stress on your cardiovascular system, which increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and heart attack. Don’t ignore symptoms like snoring and sleepiness, talk to our team about a possible solution.
Treatment with an Oral Appliance
Our team can provide an alternative to surgery, and an alternative to the loud and irritating CPAP machine. Instead, we could help you breathe at night with an oral appliance, which looks and fits like a simple mouthguard. The device will be custom-fitted for you especially, and when worn will help shift your jaw and tongue forward to keep airways open and free of obstruction, so your rest and your REM sleep remains untreated at night. You wake feeling more rested and refreshed, and the appliance is easy to care for and maintain.
If you have any questions about how we take on issues like sleep apnea and snoring, or if you struggle with daytime soreness anew at to see if an oral appliance is right for you, then reach out to our team today to learn more and start the treatment process. You deserve a good night’s rest, and we are ready to help make it a reality.
Learn More About How We Treat Sleep Disorders
Our team wants to help you get the rest you need to truly feel refreshed each day. Don’t let your chronic snoring leave you and your significant other struggling to wake up feeling rested and refreshed, to talk out team about your options. When you are ready to schedule your appointment with our office, contact Pecan Tree Dental in Grand Prairie, TX at 972-262-5111.
