Snoring Treatment Can Help You Get Better Sleep

While snoring is common, it may get to the point of requiring snoring treatment. Continue reading to learn how snoring treatment from a dentist may help you sleep better. The condition may lead to more severe and worrisome issues, including tiredness and sleep disruptions, and might be associated with more serious conditions like sleep apnea. A dentist can provide personalized dental appliances for patients struggling with snoring and sleep apnea.

An overview of snoring treatment from a dentist

It is important to understand what causes snoring before delving into how to stop it. Snoring is a vibrating sound caused by blocked airflow via the mouth and nose. This obstructive condition may arise for a variety of reasons:

• Blocked nasal passages or sinus problems: In some cases, snoring only occurs when the person is ill or has allergies. Snoring is also common in those who have nasal polyps or a deviated septum
• Genetics: Excess tissues surrounding the airway, such as a lengthy uvula or soft palate, may restrict the airways and induce snoring
• Muscle tone deficits: Poor muscular tone may cause the neck and tongue muscles to relax too much while sleeping. Muscles may collapse and block the airway when this occurs. Patients who use sedatives, such as sleeping medications or drink too much alcohol are more prone to this issue
• Swollen tissues: If the tonsils or adenoids are swollen, there is a higher chance of snoring. Overweight individuals often have bulky tissues in the throat or around the air passages, sometimes resulting in snoring

Snoring treatment options

Many individuals are unaware that a dentist can help in preventing snoring. Oral appliance treatment is often used as the foremost intervention against snoring. A custom-made oral device fits snugly over the teeth, like a sports mouthguard. The dentist can create a mandibular advancement device to gently shift the lower jaw forward into a better position, preventing soft tissue obstruction of the airway. These custom guards may help prevent the tongue from getting too close to the back of the neck, as well.

During an initial appointment, the dentist will evaluate the patient's specific requirements to create a personalized device for them. They will determine if this therapy will be beneficial for the person's case after evaluating the teeth, soft tissues, jaw joints, and face muscles. They may also collaborate closely with the patient's primary care physician to develop a complete strategy to help improve sleep quality.

The importance of getting professional care

There are several choices for pre-made and "boil-and-bite" oral devices. While they may be useful for certain people, they are often bulkier and more inconvenient than a tailored snoring device. When patients visit the dentist to get a personalized guard, it will be tailored to their particular oral structure. As a result, it is much more fitting and comfortable than store-bought, one-size-fits-all alternatives.

The bottom line

Snoring treatment with an oral device offers a low-risk, low-cost solution to a frustrating issue. Schedule an appointment with our dental office to find out which treatment is right for you.

Request an appointment here: https://www.titandentalcare.com or call Titan Dental Care at (703) 745-3227 for an appointment in our Sterling office.

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