Snoring is the sound created by the vibration of tissue as air passes through the airway. When you sleep, your throat muscles relax and the airway becomes more narrow. The more obstructed your airway is, the louder you’ll snore.
While snoring is a common issue, it can cause a significant disturbance and take a toll on even your most personal relationships. Excessive snoring can trigger resentment, intimacy problems, and even separation due to one partner’s snoring.
Loud snoring is one of the most common indications of a serious condition called sleep apnea. However, not everyone who snores suffers from the disorder. Additional symptoms of sleep apnea include irritability, daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, reduced libido, and more.
If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. Taking a sleep study is the only way to get a proper diagnosis and receive the quality care you need. These tests can be administered overnight at a sleep clinic or in the comfort of your own home.
Here at Texas Dental Sleep Services, our team of providers offer solutions for snoring, sleep apnea, and facial pain to provide the relief you deserve. We feature several treatments depending on your unique needs, such as CPAP therapy and oral appliances.
When fitted correctly, CPAP is an effective method to treat snoring and sleep apnea. It’s a machine that works by supplying constant air pressure through a mask while you sleep. CPAP must be worn every night and removed each time you get up.
If you’re unhappy with CPAP, we offer a quieter, more convenient alternative with oral appliances. These devices are comfortable, silent, and easily portable. Oral appliances are a great way to tackle snoring and sleep apnea symptoms, allowing you and your partner to get a good night’s rest.
