PATIENT INFORMATION
About Snoring
An estimated 45 percent of adults snore occasionally, while 25 percent snore regularly. While common, snoring is a health concern because it can disrupt your sleep and lead to many uncomfortable complications, including daytime sleepiness, concentration problems, and an increased likelihood of car accidents. Chronic loud snoring isn’t just annoying for you and your partner—it can also be dangerous and deserves medical attention.
The Benefits of Sleep
Better sleep equates directly to better health. If you’ve been experiencing symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea or you’re snoring, know that there is a solution. It’s more than just a “loud noise” or “skipping breaths” – it’s a lack of oxygen in your body. Your organs need oxygen and sleep to improve and maintain function.
Come see us and explore solutions to get back to sleep…and back to normal, today.
Top 7 Reasons People Snore
- Colds and Allergies – nasal congestion forces you to breathe through your mouth and creates more pressure behind your soft palate and uvula, which leads to “zzz’s” or vibration of the tissue.
- Not enough room for your tongue – you may not even notice that your mouth is too small for your tongue… until you relax into sleep, your tongue moves back, obstructs your airway, and causes snoring.
- Obesity –weight gain affects all your tissues, even things like neck tissues, and a thicker neck puts a strain on your throat.
- Enlarged adenoids or tonsils – Anything that blocks your airway can cause snoring.
- Aging – a loss of muscle tone is common in aging, causing the throat to narrow and leading to that zzz sound during sleep.
- Sleeping on your back – this sleeping position causes your neck and throat muscles to be at their most relaxed, which can collapse them against each other. The result? More zzz’s than usual.
- Sleep apnea – snoring is the primary symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a sleep-related breathing disorder that prevents airflow during sleep – and it’s no joke! Sleep apnea occurs when the tongue and surrounding tissues collapse to the back of the throat, blocking the airway, severely reducing oxygen intake – and it can happen hundreds of times a night!
Health Risks of Chronic Snoring
If untreated, people who snore are at an increased risk of:
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Heart Disease
- Mood Disorders
- Headaches
- Depression
- Obesity
- GERD
- Frequent Nighttime Urination
- Loss of Libido
Other risks include:
- Job Performance
- Relationship Strain
- Car accident
Driving sleep deprived is as dangerous as driving drunk – over 250,000 motorists fall asleep at the wheel, causing an annual average of 8,000 deaths and 60,000 debilitating injuries.
Restore Your Sleep and Vitality
We have helped thousands of people enjoy better sleep which has resulted in them rediscovering their lives, experiencing marital restoration, loosing weight, and loving life. Are you ready to get started? We can help. Contact us today!
Treat Snoring With an Oral Appliance
An oral appliance can eliminate your snoring so you and your partner can enjoy a silent night sleep, every night.