Tips to Help with Minor Snoring

Categories: Sleep Apnea

Snoring is a versatile condition that can range from lightly annoying to a symptom of a serious sleep disorder, depending on its intensity. For instance, some patients may snore because they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and therefore, addressing it requires professional treatment. However, many patients snore due to more minor issues, and therefore, they can often find ways to stop snoring by making minor changes to your routine. Today, we take a look at a few tips that may help you stop snoring or improve symptoms of a disorder such as sleep apnea.

Try Sleeping More Peacefully

  • The most common cause of snoring is increased air pressure due to an obstructed airway. As you sleep, oral tissues can block part of the airway and vibrate loudly as your breath passes through it more forcefully. If you sleep on your back, then this blockage is more likely to occur; instead, try sleeping on your side to reduce your risks of snoring.
  • The size of your mouth and throat tissues can also play a role in your snoring, and patients who are overweight are more likely to experience it. Develop a workout routine that fits into your schedule, and be sure to exercise a few hours before going to bed so you aren’t too excited to sleep.
  • If your snoring is persistent or extremely loud, then the only way to stop may be with help from your dentist. In some cases, you may need a custom-designed sleep appliance to help keep your airway clear while you sleep. Patients who snore consistently or suffer from sleep apnea can benefit from a custom-designed appliance.

Learn More About How to Stop Snoring

In minor cases, you might address your habit of snoring with just a few changes to your daily and sleep routines. To learn more, call Houston Sleep Solutions in Spring, TX, at (281) 320-2000, or in Pearland, TX, at (832) 564-3508.