07 Oct Does Snoring Mean Sleep Apnea?
When you snore on a nightly basis, this could cause poor sleep for both you and your significant other. In many cases, chronic snoring is actually linked to sleep apnea. But we can help with a custom and comfortable treatment option! Our sleep clinic in Winter Park, FL, explains how we can help you avoid chronic snoring, and the potential link to sleep apnea.
The Link Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea
When we snore, this is because air passages in the back of our mouth and throat have partially collapsed, which obstructs airways. As air is then forced through when we breathe, this vibrates soft tissues to create a loud sound. This could impact how your significant other sleeps, and for some, this could be linked to sleep apnea. With sleep apnea, those same tissues actually completely block airflow so you stop breathing briefly until the brain wakes you to resume. While you may not remember this cessation of breathing, it can interrupt your sleep cycle multiple times a night and leave you feeling exhausted the next day. Other symptoms include moodiness, difficulty with memory and concentration, waking gasping for air or choking, and more.
Diagnosing Your Sleep Disorder
If you encounter chronic snoring, then let us know. We will ask you a series of questions to assess your sleep routine and possible risk factors and symptoms. Our team will then send you home with a special device that you wear as you rest in your own bed. The device then records apneic episodes, and a board-certified sleep physician will then interpret these results to diagnose the disorder and find out if you need treatment. If you do, we can discuss a convenient and comfortable way to stop snoring and help you breathe without interruption in the night!
Stopping Your Snore
Our team will take detailed digital images and measurements of your smile to custom-fit an oral appliance. The device looks and fits like a mouthguard, and is worn as you sleep at night. The device then shifts the jaw and tongue forward to keep airways open and free of obstruction, so you stop snoring and enjoy a better night’s rest. The device is easy to use, clean, and store, and it can travel with you too. If you have any questions about how we put a stop to sleep apnea, then contact our team today.
Learn More About the Custom Treatments From Our Winter Park Team
Our team is ready to help you sleep with ease once again using a custom and comfortable oral appliance. To learn more about how we diagnose and treat common sleep disorders, call Healthy Sleep Solutions in Winter Park, FL at (407) 457-5337 today!