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What Causes Snoring?
Snoring occurs when air flows past relaxed tissues in your throat while you’re sleeping, which causes them to vibrate as you breathe. More than 90 million Americans experience snoring during their night sleep and it can create major tension between you and your sleep partner.
There are many factors that contribute to snoring, including:
- Allergies
- Nasal congestion or deviated septum
- Smoking and alcohol consumption
- Sleep position
- Age, weight, gender
When Does Snoring Become a Serious Problem?
You may want to seek further medical assistance if your snoring relates to more excessive symptoms. If you are experiencing daytime drowsiness, morning headaches, pauses in your breath throughout sleep, or wake up with a dry, sore throat, you may have sleep apnea.
If your snoring is accompanied by any of the above symptoms, it may be an indication to see a doctor for further evaluation and sleep test. 75% of people who snore also suffer from this sleeping condition, so don’t wait. Get the cure to your sleepless nights as soon as possible.
How Can York Dental Sleep Therapy Help You?
If you have been suffering from sleep apnea, you know how challenging a day with poor sleep can be. Stop suffering and get the treatment you need. Our staff is trained, experienced, and skilled at helping patients with a variety of sleep apnea symptoms. In just a few short office visits, we can provide the diagnosis that you need to get treatment and start sleeping better as soon as possible. Contact us now if you have been referred by your doctor, and would like more information about testing, diagnosis, treatment, or payment options.
Treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Once diagnosed with OSA, many patients are recommended to use a CPAP machine. Although the CPAP is known as the number one treatment for sleep apnea, many find it to be uncomfortable and intrusive.
Here at York Dental Sleep Therapy, Dr. Bell will help you discover alternative treatment options, like oral appliances–a small sleeping aid that is shaped specifically to your mouth, providing a more comfortable, effective solution. Come in today to our Hallam office for your consultation.
