Could Your Loud Snoring Be a Sign of a Bigger Problem?

Categories: Sleep Apnea

Could Your Loud Snoring Be a Sign of a Bigger Problem?Has your significant other frequently complained to you about the annoyingly loud sound of your snoring? If so, you could have a bigger problem on your hands than a tired spouse. You could actually be suffering from a dangerous medical condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea involves momentarily lapses in breathing, due to soft tissues blocking one’s airway during the night. This can negatively impact one’s ability to get a good night’s rest, and in turn can have far-reaching side effects on one’s overall health. Fortunately, for many patients, dentists are able to offer a minimally invasive solution that can lead to better sleep, for both their patients and those once bothered by their loud snores.

What Are the Other Symptoms of OSA?

Snoring is often one of the most obvious warning signs of OSA, but it is hardly the only indicator that you could be struggling with a sleeping disorder. Waking up tired, no matter how much sleep you get, is another symptom of many sleeping disorders.

For many patients, sleep apnea can also lead to problems concentrating, irritability and even depression.

How Can a Dentist Help Treat This Condition?

For many patients, the simplest way to treat OSA is through the use of a sleep appliance from their dentist. This device is actually similar to the kind of mouthguard worn by many athletes, and also patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Yet it serves a unique purpose.

By wearing a sleep appliance at night, you could stop soft tissues from shifting into your airway as you sleep, leading to more continuous breathing and much better rest.

Could Your Dentist Help You Get Better Sleep?

Tired of feeling tired all the time? Your dentist might be able to offer a minimally invasive solution to your Obstructive Sleep Apnea. You can schedule a consultation, today, by calling Houston Sleep Solutions in Spring, TX, at (281) 320-2000, or in Pearland, TX, at (832) 564-3508.