About 37 million Americans snore, and many even wake up in the middle of the night from their own loud noises. Snoring can also be a symptom of more alarming conditions like obstructive sleep apnea. If you don't want your snores stopping you or your partner from getting a good night's sleep, Best Dental Care can lend you a hand. Our team can create custom snoring guard you wear at night, so you can sleep like a baby and wake up revitalized!
Why Do You Snore?
If you are afflicted with chronic snoring, chances are that it’s the result of an oral malformation. People who snore might have a long palate, more throat tissue than usual, or a deviated septum; these obstacles affect regular breathing patterns and are responsible for the sounds they make in their sleep. Some groups are more prone to snoring than others:
- Overweight people
- Smokers
- Drinkers
Even if snoring isn't dangerous, it can affect your sleeping patterns, making you wake up groggy and in a bad mood to start your day. Snoring can also result from obstructive sleep apnea, which interrupts your breathing during the night and threatens your life if left untreated.
How Do Snoring Guards Work?
Snoring guards push your lower jaw forward and give air more room to flow in and out of your mouth. When your airways aren't tight, you won't produce bothersome noises, and you and the people in your room will go back to sleeping like a log.
How Often Should I Replace My Snoring Guards?
The time your snoring guard lasts is primarily up to you and how you care for this device. Follow our tips to keep them clean and bacteria-free for years, and visit our office from time to time to see if it's time for a replacement. Give us a call if your snoring guards warp, turn yellow, or have a weird smell.
