Do you often wake up after a full night’s rest feeling tired? This could be because your nightly snoring is interrupting your sleep cycle. If you or a loved one often snore loudly and abruptly at night, it can lead to poor rest, irritability, and tiredness in the morning. Your team at Dental Sleep Solutions in Greenville, TX, can help diagnose the disorder and find a helpful treatment so you can get better Zs at night.

Identifying Your Sleep Problem

It can be difficult to tell if you snore at night because you are asleep when it happens. However, there are a few ways you can track your rest habits. First, a family member or spouse may be able to let you know that this is happening at night. If they often complain that you keep them up at night due to your loud snoozing, this is a good indicator that there is a problem. Additionally, symptoms like chronic fatigue, dry mouth, or insomnia could be a sign of a disorder. If you believe there is a problem with your nightly rest, you can take our sleep assessment to determine your next steps. This assessment asks questions regarding your overall health, tiredness levels throughout the day, and mental health.

Your Dentist Can Diagnose & Treat The Disorder

After taking this assessment, you can discuss what steps to take next with your dentist. They may recommend taking an at home test to monitor your rest. Your dentist may recommend a WatchPAT One that you take home and wear at night. This will give you a report that your dentist can use to officially diagnose you with chronic snoring or sleep apnea. Chronic snoring is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, but this is not always the case. After a formal diagnosis, your dentist can discuss treatment options such as a CPAP or mandibular advancement device.

A Mandibular Advancement Device Can Help

One of the most popular ways to treat chronic snoring today is a mandibular advancement device. Many patients find this to be more comfortable and convenient than a CPAP machine, which delivers air to you at night through a mask. Instead of this uncomfortable device, a mandibular advancement tool can keep your airways open by keeping your jaw in place while you sleep. The device looks similar to a mouthguard and is custom created to fit your smile precisely. You will wear this every night while you sleep to keep your airways opens and prevents blockages. This may be a helpful way to reduce or eliminate snoring completely.

Talk To Our Team To Learn More

End the year with a better sleep routine. Call Dental Sleep Solutions in Greenville, TX, today at 903-455-0516 to learn more.