Definition of Snoring
Snoring affects millions of people of all ages, both male and female. It is caused by the vibrations of your soft and/or hard tissue palates; these vibrations occur because of increasingly narrow airways or because the tongue falls to the back of the throat, closing the airway. When air passes through these airways, a “flapping” sound occurs because the tissue is soft in nature.
Common causes:
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Health problems
- Obesity
- Obstructed nasal passages – deviated septum
- Poor muscle tone of the tongue
- Daytime fatigue
- Sleep apnea
- Hypothyroidism
- Allergies
Definition of Sleep Apnea
Loud snorers may have a more serious case of blocked air passages, known as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). In these cases, the blockage of air is so great that no air can get through, causing repeated awakenings throughout the night. Obstructive sleep apnea can contribute or lead to many other conditions, such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and depression, so it is important to be diagnosed if you experience any sleep-related symptoms.
The Solution:
To end snoring and disruptive sleep apnea without surgery or medications, we are proud to provide our patients with a uniquely designed appliance. This appliance is custom designed to prevent snoring and sleep apnea by holding the lower jaw forward. This keeps the tongue and soft palate in the throat from blocking the airway, making breathing much easier. These users are getting better sleep which ultimately improves their quality of life.