Why do we snore?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEveryone on the\nplanet snores to some degree. Whether it\u2019s a quiet growl or a wall-shaking,\nthundering rattle that can be heard from space, we all at some point start\nsnoring in our sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the\ncauses of snoring can be fairly natural, it may be the way your tongue is\nplaced in your mouth or the way you\u2019re lying on your bed. But, in a few cases\nthat familiar night time noise session could be caused by underlying health\nproblems, like sleep apnoea, which could potentially have lethal consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the risks of snoring?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAs we mentioned\nabove, snoring is mostly harmless, but when it could be linked to conditions\nlike sleep apnoea then you run into problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sleep apnoea can\noccur when the muscles around your neck and airway become relaxed to the point\nthat they collapse and you stop breathing for a few seconds. This occurs\nfrequently throughout your natural sleep cycle and in most cases your body will\nnaturally kick the breathing response back into action, it can often result in\nyou waking up often throughout the night. If you live with a partner this can\nalso affect them as you spring awake or they spend the night worrying about\nwhen you\u2019re going to cease breathing next, so it can be quite stressful for\neveryone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most cases of\nsleep apnoea can go undiagnosed for a long time as the symptoms appear when\nyou\u2019re sleeping. But if it\u2019s left unchecked it can become a risk factor for\nthings like stroke, heart disease, diabetes and much more. That\u2019s why it\u2019s\nimportant that you visit your dentist in\nStevenage<\/strong> as they can help \nidentify any potential problems from your night time ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAt Smilecraft Dental Care<\/strong> our team will help you get back to a normal healthy night time routine in a relaxed and welcoming environment.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\nHow your dentist helps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you haven\u2019t been scared off yet, here\u2019s how your dentist in Stevenage can help you with those snoring problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normally a set of oral devices or a mouthpiece might be crafted to hold your jaw in a set position that allows the airways to stay open as you rest. Or you may be referred for MAS treatment whereby you have to wear an external mask that continually blasts oxygen to keep your airway open as you sleep. If the problem could potentially be more serious, your dentist can also work in conjunction with your GP to isolate the issue or figure out potential future treatment plans to get you back to a good night’s rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you suffer from snoring problems, then don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch with us to see how we can help you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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