What can dentists do to help with snoring?

 Approximately 20-40% of adults snore. If you or your partner snore, chances are you and your partner are not getting enough sleep. But dentists can offer effective solutions for snoring.


The first step to treating snoring is to understand what causes it in the first place, and then come to the dentist Five Dock locals trust to address the problem. These include:

·        Excessive weight

·        Poor lifestyle choices including smoking and alcohol consumption

·        Some types of medications

·        Excess fatty tissue around the neck region

·        Supine body position

·        Nasal congestion due to cold

·        Large tonsils

No matter the cause of snoring, dentists have a wide range of oral devices to help treat the problem, so you (and your partner) can sleep well. In order to determine the root cause of the problem, our dentist will conduct an examination. Sometimes a consultation with an ENT and sleep study may be necessary.

Soothing Care Dental, the dentist Five Dock locals trust, offers custom-made snoring appliances to ensure that your snoring problem is completely resolved. Some of the most common snoring appliances are as follows:

1) In CPAP machines, a hose is connected to a mask or nosepiece to deliver constant and steady air pressure while you sleep.

As the tongue is moved forward, it helps to reduce the tightening of the throat and prevent sleep apnea and snoring. This device works temporarily by moving the jaw forward, which reduces throat tightening and reduces snoring and sleep apnea.

2) An oral appliance therapy (OAT) is another effective dental treatment for reducing snorting. OAT uses an oral appliance, which is similar to an athletic mouth guard or retainer, designed to fit the patient. During sleep, it keeps the airway open and unobstructed by supporting your jaw.

A dental lab will create a model of your mouth using a series of digital measurements or an impression taken by your dentist. This model will then be sent to you for custom fitting. To ensure that the OAT functions properly, your dentist at the dentist Five Dock locals trust will fit and adjust it for comfort and show you how to use it.

How does OAT benefit you?

OATs are preferred by many snorers because they are:

·        Easy to care for,

·        Easy to pack and use when travelling,

·        Comfortable, and,

·        Quiet and unobtrusive.

Our dentists at Soothing Care Dental, the Five Dock locals locals trust, will evaluate your oral health and recommend the most appropriate appliances. We can help you and your sleeping partner sleep well. Give us a call today, and schedule a consultation if you or a loved one are suffering from snoring.

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