What is Snore Therapy?

 
What is Snore Therapy?

Snoring during sleep may be a sign of an airway or breathing issue. Fortunately, many dental offices, including Ridge View Dental, offer effective snore therapy solutions to help patients breathe easier and sleep more soundly.

Snore therapy focuses on identifying the cause of snoring and recommending treatments that keep the airway open throughout the night.

Lifestyle Changes

After evaluating your mouth, jaw, and airway, your dentist may first recommend simple lifestyle adjustments to help reduce snoring, such as:

  • Sleeping on your side. This will help keep the tongue from blocking the airway.

  • Abstaining from alcohol. Alcohol relaxes the throat and narrows the airway.

  • Managing your weight. Losing extra weight can reduce excess tissue at the back of the throat that can obstruct breathing. 

  • Elevate your head while sleeping. Propping your head up during the night can keep the airway open.

Treatment and Products

 If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, additional snore therapy options may include:

  • Nasal strips or nasal sprays to reduce congestion and improve your breathing.

  • Myofunctional therapy, which involves throat and mouth exercises designed to strengthen airway muscles.

  • Oral appliances, such as mandibular advancement devices and tongue stabilizing devices, bring the jaw forward to create more space for breathing. 

Medical Treatments

Depending on the severity of the condition, a dental professional may suggest surgical options, such as laser snoring treatment or palate radiofrequency tightening, which reduces or tightens tissues around the airway.

If snoring is caused by sleep apnea, you might need further evaluation. Common medical treatments include CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines to keep the airway open during sleep.

Visit Us For Snore Therapy

Struggling with snoring or poor sleep? At Ridge View Dental, our team can help identify the cause of your snoring and recommend personalized solutions to improve your breathing and overall sleep quality. Contact us today to take the first step toward better rest.

 
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