Most people are surprised to learn that they snore. And most likely, if your snoring is bad — your bed partner has noticed it and has not been too subtle in suggesting you cut it out. You might even know spouses who cannot share the same bed anymore because one snores so loudly that it’s driven the other out of the bedroom, into a different room, on a different floor, as far away as possible!
At SMILEWORKS
®, we can help with the treatment of snoring. Although snoring can be a very common symptom of a condition called sleep apnea, when you actually stop breathing for at least, or up to 10 seconds during sleep, multiple times during the night. But snoring can also be just very loud, disruptive and…annoying.
Snoring Basics
Snoring is categorized just like sleep apnea, by its severity. Some snorers just snore, getting a rare complaint from their partner or getting a push at night that corrects the problem. This type of mild snoring doesn’t affect the airway.
Some snoring is actually a very mild case of sleep apnea, but doesn’t interfere with restfulness or REM. It can be disturbing to a bed partner, especially for a light sleeper, however.
On the severe side, is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, this is not sleep apnea but is actually snoring that is so loud that it makes breathing difficult. This causes numerous awakenings during sleep, just like with sleep apnea. The feelings of sluggishness, daytime sleepiness and moodiness would also be present with this condition. And just like with sleep apnea, the absence of restful sleep can have detrimental effects on your health.
We are Here to Help
You and your partner don’t have to “put up” with snoring any longer. SMILEWORKS has introduced the most advanced technology available that can finally help you stop snoring. We will determine the severity of your snoring, or can help determine if it’s actually a sleep disorder. Depending on the circumstances, we can fit you with a dental appliance called
THE FULL BREATH SOLUTION, a FDA-approved and patented snoring solution. Just like a retainer, this is worn at night to open your airway and silence your snoring!
If snoring is affecting you or your partner, we can help. Finally, you can get the good night’s rest you deserve.
