If your loved ones have mentioned their worries over your snoring, take their concerns to heart and speak with an oral health provider who understands the science of sleep. Your loud snoring could be a sign of a common sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea, in which your own body blocks your airway overnight. When this happens, be sure to learn about your options in treatment, as it can lead to an elevated risk of serious health complications.
At our dental office and sleep clinic in Greenville & McKinney, TX, there is a more comfortable form of treatment for your chronic obstructive sleep apnea. Through the use of an oral appliance, keeping the airway open all night long is achievable without the need for surgery or a noisy CPAP machine. If you have been avoiding care due to the intrusion of treatment, take some time to talk with your dentist about whether this approach is right for you. An oral appliance could be the right move for both your sleep and your lasting health! (more…)