Snoring is not only disruptive to your sleep, but it can also be a sign of sleep apnea, a serious health condition. Snoring can have a severe effect on you and your partner’s quality of life, and excessive snoring can even put a strain on your relationship.
Dr. Robertson has experience treating snoring using a variety of oral appliances. These appliances are customized to fit your mouth perfectly and relieve your snoring in a number of ways. If you snore, call our Irvine dental office today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Robertson and find out if a customized dental appliance can help you.
What Causes Snoring?
A number of factors can contribute to a chronic snoring problem:
- Anatomy of the Mouth
- A palate that is too thick or too low can narrow your airway, leading to vibration while you breathe. This condition can also be a sign of sleep apnea.
- Alcohol Consumption
- Drinking alcohol before you go to sleep may cause the muscles in your throat to relax, which increases vibration.
- Nasal Issues
- Conditions like a deviated septum or chronic congestion (often stemming from allergies) can make it difficult to breathe through your nose, forcing you to breathe through your mouth instead.
At your appointment with Dr. Robertson, he will examine you thoroughly to determine the cause of your snoring so that he knows how to best treat it. If sleep apnea is suspected, we will provide you with a referral to an accredited sleep center for a sleep study so that we can better understand your condition and treat it appropriately.
Treatment for Snoring in Irvine
Snoring can be effectively and comfortably treated through the use of oral appliances that are worn while you sleep. These devices work by repositioning your tongue and your lower jaw, increasing the size of your airway, and therefore reducing vibration.
We use a number of different appliances at our office because every person’s situation is unique, and an appliance that may be right for one person may not be as effective as another.
Each of the oral appliances we use can be adjusted and calibrated so that it fits comfortably and meets your needs. Additionally, the appliances are durable and long-lasting when treated with proper care. When you are fitted for your device, we will also show you how to make any necessary adjustments and provide you with advice on cleaning and caring for your appliance to help extend its life and keep its comfortable wear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my husband snore so loudly?
People snore when the tissues in the back of their throats obstruct their airway. The obstruction creates a vibration as air moves in and out of the individual’s airway.
Snoring can put a real strain on even the best of relationships. It is even a common reason for divorce. When snoring causes one partner to move to another room entirely, it puts a strain on intimacy and creates negative feelings.
Snoring treatment is not a one-size-fits-all practice. In order to find out how to best treat your snoring symptoms, we need to do an evaluation and find out some things about your medical history.
Factors of Snoring:
Some factors increase the likelihood of snoring:
- Males snore more than females
- Obese and overweight people suffer from snoring especially if they have an increased neck circumference that adds additional pressure to their airway
- Your anatomy may contribute to snoring because of the tissues located at the back of your throat
- Having a deformed nasal septum contributes to snoring
- The use of alcohol increases snoring
- The use of sleeping pills or prescription sedatives may relax the throat more than usual, causing snoring
Dr. Jeffrey Robertson is an experienced expert when it comes to snoring treatment.
Can you relieve my disruptive snoring?
Some of our patients come to us because their spouse or partner has complained of loud, disruptive snoring. Snoring is not just a nuisance; it can be a sign of a serious health condition called sleep apnea. Getting checked for sleep apnea through a sleep study is essential to rule out any potentially dangerous conditions.
Snoring can disrupt your sleep and the sleep of those who share your house with you. Daytime fatigue can make you less alert and able to function properly throughout your day. It can be dangerous to operate a vehicle or use machinery without a proper night’s sleep.
Snoring Treatment in Irvine:
When we treat patients in our office for snoring, we look at various factors before deciding on treatment. In our dental office, Dr. Jeffrey Robertson provides a number of different appliances to help relieve your snoring. Each of the appliances we offer can be customized for your bite, jaw, teeth, and mouth in order to provide maximum comfort and snoring relief.
Most of them work by repositioning your jaw, opening your airway, or repositioning your tongue to reduce the vibration that causes snoring. Most of our patients report reduction or elimination of snoring resulting in a better night’s sleep for all involved.
Schedule Your Snoring Relief Consultation in Irvine Today
We offer options to relieve your snoring and improve your sleep quality. Get a good night’s sleep for you and your partner. For more information, call Irvine Dental in Irvine, CA today at (714) 838-7272 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Robertson.
